Economics BSc (Hons)

At the University of Lincoln BSc (Hons) Economics degree, you’ll gain hands-on experience by working with real industry data, taking part in investment simulations, and opting for a year-long professional placement. These opportunities mean you don’t just learn theory in the classroom—you apply it in meaningful contexts using professional tools and environments:

• Participation in the Student Managed Investment Fund (LSMIF) where you actively manage a fund and make investment decisions. 

• A Trading Simulation Event, in partnership with Amplify Trading, allowing you to practise real-world trading roles such as buyers, asset managers and hedge-fund analysts. 

• Option of a year-long professional practice placement after Year 2, giving you full-time experience within organisations like Grant Thornton and Prysmian Systems & Cables. 

• Access to the university’s Library & Learning Services, with modern IT-resources and specialist support highlighted in student feedback as a strong learning facilitator (90% positive on resources). 

• Small group, case-based and project work using statistical software and data analytics tools embedded in modules from Year 1 onwards.

Graduates from the BSc (Hons) Economics programme at the University of Lincoln are well prepared to secure roles such as Economic Analyst, Financial Consultant, Policy Advisor and Business Data Analyst, with around 80% employed in highly skilled work within 15 months of graduating.  Leveraging the university’s dedicated Careers & Employability service, you’ll enter the workforce as a confident problem-solver and economic thinker:

• The Careers & Employability team offers tailored one-to-one guidance, CV/cover-letter workshops, employer networking and global opportunities. 

• Graduate Outcomes data shows an average salary of approximately £26,500 15 months after graduation for social science/finance-related outcomes. 

• Industry-aligned curriculum: live Bloomberg Terminal access, real-world stock-exchange simulation and optional placement year give you strong employer relevance. 

• Long-term value: skills in econometrics, data analysis and economic modelling open pathways into financial services, consulting, public policy and further academic study.