Economics
Economics relates to almost every area of our lives – from the decisions we make as individuals, to the policies adopted by governments, and the products and services offered by companies. By joining us on one of our Economics degree courses, you will develop the vital knowledge and experience needed to further your career and help make a positive impact in purpose-driven organisations.
Join a leading UK business school
At Loughborough, we believe that business schools can play a key part in driving change, equipping students with the essential skillsets to make an impact and find better ways of doing business.
It's this philosophy that has kept us at the forefront of business learning and research. Loughborough is one of the most highly recognised higher education institutions in the UK and regularly features in world rankings. Check out our latest achievements to see for yourself.
We offer you more than just a course. Our degrees are designed to meet the needs of industry – influenced by our experience with hundreds of global partners and the ground-breaking research of our internationally renowned academics.
Our vision now is to be the first-choice business school for purpose-led people and organisations, fostering student progress to help you pursue your passion and build a successful career.
Join us and help us to shape a fairer, more sustainable future.
Our courses
Links with industry
We’ve been engaging with organisations and exploring economics since our foundation as a School. Our hugely successful placement scheme is built on decades of experience, wide-reaching industry links and a dedicated in-school support team. By engaging in a placement, you’ll have the chance to work directly with industry and gain invaluable workplace experience, putting what you learn into practice.
Our courses can be studied as a three-year degree, or as a four-year degree with a 'placement year' in year three. It’s up to you exactly how you spend your placement year – you could work in industry, study abroad, or run your own business. Whichever pathway you choose, you'll build sought-after skills and experience, giving you a helping hand in the jobs market.
Typically, around half of students are offered a graduate job with their placement employer. Those wishing to study abroad can choose from over 40 partner institutions around the world, gaining new insights and cultural understanding.
Whilst it is your responsibility to secure a placement, our Business School-specific Placements Office is here to help and guide you. The placements team works with hundreds of employers worldwide, with many companies specifically recruiting our students for their placement schemes. The Business School has also collaborated with EFMD Global Network to offer students an international search engine for internships, trainee positions, apprenticeships and graduate positions in companies worldwide.
There are lots of options on how the year on placement or studying overseas is structured; you could spend one year on placement (up to three different placements), or six months on placement and six months studying abroad. You can even do a self-employed ‘Year in Enterprise’ where you create and manage your own start-up business.
Accreditation
Loughborough is a triple-accredited (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA) UK business school. These international accreditations validate the high quality of education offered on our courses, from teaching and research to student support and facilities.
We also hold the Chartered Association of Business School’s ‘Small Business Charter’ for our work in enterprise and engaging with local businesses.
We’re committed to our ethos of ‘Progress with Purpose’, that’s why we are signatories of the United Nations' Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) and have been named a PRME Champion 2024-2025. As a research-intensive, globally connected university with excellent links to industry, we aim to lead research and practice in responsible management. This is threaded throughout our undergraduate courses for future employers to see, allowing you to stand out when applying for jobs.
Career opportunities
The versatility of our degree courses means you will graduate with the in-demand skills needed for a wide range of different career options. Our graduates have progressed into fields as diverse as economic consultancy, banking, accountancy, financial management, insurance and marketing, while others are employed in more general management roles.
Many of our graduates have gone onto work with companies that operate globally such as PwC, EY, Accenture, Deloitte, IBM, JP Morgan, Lidl and Lloyds.
Developing your employability
Our aim is to inspire and develop the leaders of the future, we make every effort to help you develop your employability both inside and outside of the classroom.
Every course includes a core module that teaches you key employment-relevant skills, such as how to study effectively, secure a placement and build your career.
In addition, all of our courses include specialist modules to develop your critical thinking, research and communication skills, as well as leadership and professional development. We also offer modules focused on entrepreneurship to help those with aspirations to start or develop their own businesses.
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More than your course
There's a huge range of extracurricular opportunities waiting for you at Loughborough, including over 90 different clubs and societies, as well as opportunities across media, charity fundraising and volunteering.
You can gain experience of the world of investing and manage a real investment portfolio with the Loughborough Student Managed Fund, or join the Loughborough Enterprise Network and access expert support on how to make your business dream a reality.
If you are looking to expand your horizons with a new hobby, keep up your artistic expression, or gain valuable experience for a job in the UK's booming creative arts sector, LU Arts has you covered. With various events, groups, and support opportunities catering to creative pursuits including music, art, theatre, writing and much more. LU Arts offers you the chance to progress with purpose and find your passion.