Economics with a Year in Business

On the BSc (Econ) programme at Royal Holloway University of London, you’ll gain both the technical skills and real-world experience that employers value—learning to use languages such as Python and R, working in the brand-new Data Lab, and having the option to take a Year in Business to apply your knowledge in a live organisational setting. From day one you’ll engage in data-driven economics, collaborative projects and industry-relevant software training, all framed by expert faculty guiding you toward professional readiness.

Here’s how the programme delivers on that promise:

• Access to the Data Lab facility where you’ll use market-leading software (Python, R) to analyse economic and business data. 

• Core modules such as Data Skills for Economists and Econometrics 1 teach you programming, statistical methods and data-visualisation within an economics context. 

• The optional Year in Business (for the Economics with a Year in Business variant) gives you a 6-12 month placement in a relevant firm, applying economic thinking in practice. 

• Workshops and guest talks (Economics@Work) bringing industry professionals and alumni into seminars so you learn how economic analysis addresses real business, public-policy and international challenges.  

Graduates of the BSc (Econ) programme at Royal Holloway, University of London are in high demand for roles such as economist, financial analyst, business intelligence analyst or policy advisor—equipping you to move confidently into the workplace:

• The Department of Economics offers targeted Employability Preparation workshops, one-to-one career coaching and placement support throughout all three years. 

• Recent data shows average earnings of £30,000 around 15 months after graduation, with typical range £26,500–£35,000. 

• Over 90 % of graduates are employed or in further study within 6 months of graduating. 

• Robust industry links and alumni networks help students access firms such as financial institutions, consultancy and government agencies through guest talks and internships.