Degree in Economics

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Valencia

Program Overview

The Degree in Economics at the University of Valencia equips you with the skills to manage, guide, and assess economic affairs in private companies, public institutions, or social organizations, building a strong foundation in how economies work and their ties to society. It's perfect for students passionate about analyzing real-world problems like markets, policies, and global trends, offering 240 credits over four years with options for English-taught courses and international pathways in your final year.

Curriculum Structure
First Year
You'll kick off with essential basics that set the stage for economic thinking, diving into World Economic History to understand global patterns, Statistics I for data mastery, and Foundations of Business Management to grasp organizational dynamics. These courses blend history, numbers, and business fundamentals, helping you see the big picture of economic evolution right from the start. It's an exciting foundation that makes complex ideas feel approachable and relevant.

Second and Third Years
Here, you build core analytical power through subjects like Econometrics I and Econometrics II, where you'll learn to model and predict economic behaviors with real data, plus International Economics and Economy of the European Union to explore trade, policies, and regional impacts. You'll also tackle Finance, Introduction to Economic Policy, and Spanish Economy, gaining tools to evaluate policies and markets hands-on. This phase turns theory into practical insights, preparing you to debate solutions confidently.

Fourth Year
Your final year lets you specialize via one of four pathways with 48 elective credits, featuring gems like Applied Industrial Economics, Public Economics, or Data Analysis, and you can swap in External Internships for real-world experience. It all culminates in the Final Degree Project in Economics (12 credits), where you apply everything to a personal research challenge. This capstone year aligns your studies with career goals, making you job-ready and versatile.

Focus Areas
Tailor your degree with four professional pathways in the fourth year, such as Economic Analysis, International, Regional and Urban Economics, Public Economics, or specialized electives like Competitiveness, Innovation and R&D Policies—mix in internships for hands-on edge.

Learning Outcomes
You'll graduate able to analyze economies, spot problems early, critique solutions, and propose global fixes—mastering tools for economic interpretation, policy design, and societal impact.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)
This official undergraduate degree (code 1316) from the Faculty of Economics meets Spain's Bologna Process standards, delivering 240 ECTS credits with verified quality assurance and mobility options like Erasmus.

Reputation (Employability Rankings)
University of Valencia's Economics program boasts strong labour insertion, with grads landing roles in management, consulting, and public sectors—backed by official UV stats on high employability and international recognition, plus affordable fees starting at 12.79€ per credit.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At the University of Valencia's Faculty of Economics on the Tarongers Campus, our Degree in Economics puts practical skills front and center, giving you hands-on experience through access to key facilities like laboratories and libraries that support real-world economic analysis and research. You'll build expertise in a vibrant environment with dedicated departmental buildings and research groups focused on areas like economic structure and integration, preparing you to apply theory directly to today's challenges. Plus, programs like Erasmus open doors to international mobility with equal access to host university labs and libraries, just like local students.

Here's how our experiential learning ramps up your edge:
- Laboratories and libraries: Full access during studies and Erasmus stays, treated exactly like local students for hands-on experiments and resource use.
- Departmental facilities: State-of-the-art spaces in the Edif. Departamental (5P16) at Av. dels Tarongers, home to the Department of Financial and Actuarial Economics and others coordinating economics teaching and research.
- Research institutes and groups: Dive into the Economic Structure Research Group (Applied Economics II) or INTECO on economic integration, collaborating with experts for projects and annual activity reports.
- Campus resources: Tarongers Campus setup with extended hours (8am-10pm weekdays) for group work, plus easy links to other UV campuses via public transport for broader tools.

Imagine turning these into your launchpad—our alumni thrive because they don't just study economics, they live it.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates from the Degree in Economics at the Universitat de València are highly employable across both public and private sectors, with a strong track record of career success: nearly 94 % of Economics graduates find employment after finishing their studies. This degree equips you with analytical skills and economic insight that are valued in management, finance, analysis and public policy roles:

Typical roles graduates pursue include:
• Economic Analyst or Economist
• Financial or Business Consultant
• Data or Market Analyst
• Public Sector Policy Advisor

Employment support: UV offers career services like UVocupació career guidance, job fairs (e.g., the Economics Faculty’s Employment Forum connecting students with 40+ employers) and industry networking to help you move into the workforce.
Labour insertion & stats: According to the UV’s employment data, about 93.9 % of graduates from the Facultat d’Economia are successfully employed, reflecting strong demand for these skills.
Internships & partnerships: The programme includes options for international study (Erasmus, SICUE) and internships, and regional agreements (like with the Conselleria for practicum placements) add real-world experience into your CV.
Industry links: Through forums, employer panels and collaborations with public institutions and private firms, you’ll build contacts that ease your path into professional roles.
Accreditation & long-term value: UV is a well-established public research university in Spain and Europe, known for strong academics and international mobility. Its economics programme is recognised for preparing graduates with both practical and theoretical economic expertise.
Graduate outcomes: With broad applicability in economics, finance, business and policy areas, this degree opens doors across sectors worldwide.

Further Academic Progression:
After completing the Bachelor’s in Economics, you could expand your expertise with:
• Official Master’s degrees in Economics, Finance or Business (many available at UV)
• Specialized postgraduate studies such as Applied Economics, International Economics, Public Policy or Data Analysis
• Doctoral (PhD) research if you’re interested in academic or high-level analytical careers