BSc (Econ) (Hons) Economics with work placement

On the BSc (Econ) (Hons) Economics programme at University of Portsmouth, you’ll acquire practical skills through real-world data and software, supported by dedicated facilities that mirror professional economist tools. From mastering EViews, STATA, Bloomberg and S&P Global IQ to participating in paid work placements and international exchange, you’ll emerge ready to apply your learning in business, policy and analytical careers.

Here are some of the hands-on opportunities and resources you’ll access:

• Gain the Bloomberg Certificate in the university’s dedicated Bloomberg Suite, accessing live financial data and trading-simulation tools. 

• Use professional economic software (EViews, STATA) and databases (Eikon, S&P Global IQ) as part of your curriculum—equipping you with the same tools used by practicing economists. 

• Optional paid placement year (after Year 2 or Year 3) where former students have worked with organisations such as the Office for National Statistics, Amazon and Department for Energy and Climate Change—building real career experience. 

• International study opportunity with partner universities abroad (USA, Canada, Australia, Europe, Far East) enabling global exposure and cross-cultural economics perspectives. 

• Access to university-wide business support via the Entrepreneurs in Residence programme, helping you turn economic insights into business ventures if entrepreneurship interests you.

By the time you graduate with the BSc (Econ) (Hons) Economics from the University of Portsmouth you’ll be equipped for impactful roles such as economist, financial analyst, business analyst or policy advisor—ready to apply your economic insight in business, government and research sectors. Here’s how this programme prepares you for the next step:

• The university’s Careers & Employment Service supports you throughout with placements, industry-events and alumni networks—boosting employability by matching you to roles like those at the Bank of England and Office for National Statistics. 

• Graduate employment rates are strong: the uni reports that 9 out of 10 students from graduates were in work or further study (HESA 2021/22). 

• Previous students have completed paid placements at organisations including the Office for National Statistics, Amazon and Department for Energy and Climate Change—giving real-world experience before final year. 

• The degree is delivered by a Gold awarded university (TEF Gold) with active industry-software and financial-data accreditation (Bloomberg, Eikon), which means long-term value in your CV.