Study Economics at a UK Top 15 University*
Flexible structure ensures you are knowledgeable in all core areas of economics
*The Complete University Guide 2025 and The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025
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Economics is the study of how individuals, firms, markets, governments and other institutions combine to produce and distribute goods and services in order to achieve desired outcomes for society, and how effective they are in doing so.You will have flexibility to choose optional modules to suit your interests and career requirements, and the opportunity to study overseas or undertake a period of industrial experience.
An important part of our teaching strategy in Economics, and unique to our Business School, is the regular use of teaching experiments in our lectures and tutorials. In fact, the use of economic classroom experiments is embedded into many economics modules as we believe the best way to think like an economist is to act like one. You might, for instance, participate as a buyer or seller in a market experiment; as a bidder in an auction experiment; or as a firm in an oligopoly experiment.
Economics is a technical and rigorous subject, and graduates leave equipped with a valuable range of personal skills and a broad education.
Top 10 in the UK for Economics Graduate Prospects in the Complete University Guide 2025
Top 15 in the UK for Economics in the Complete University Guide 2025 and The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025
Triple accredited business school*
*ACCSB, EQUIS, AMBA
"One of the best things about my course is its flexibility. Throughout my three years here, I’ve had the option to choose from various modules, including management, economics, and accounting. This has allowed me to tailor my degree to match my interests and career aspirations. I particularly enjoyed designing my degree path, picking subjects that I found fascinating and that aligned with my future goals."
Amishi, from India, studying BSc Economics and Finance with Industrial Experience
"I’ve found Exeter is a place that genuinely cares about your next steps post-graduation. Right from the very first week, I’ve had so much careers support, be it from making sure my CV and LinkedIn accounts were industry leading, to even participating in mock assessment centres and practicing the tricky psychometric tests. Getting the chance to work for global brands as part of my degree is awesome, and I definitely feel that the support the Business School has given me has left me with all the tools needed to be successful next year and beyond."
James, from the UK, studying BSc Economics and Politics with Industrial Experience
There are a range of ways that you can find out more about undergraduate study at the University of Exeter. We run open days throughout the year where you can hear from current students and staff and visit our campuses as well as resources to help you find out more about studying with us.
Alternatively, we offer online open days or you can book onto a undergraduate Campus visit.
You can also see online virtual tour videos of our Streatham Campus, Penryn Campus and St Luke’s Campus.
