Study economics

Birkbeck has been providing world-class training in economics since 1826.

Our graduates have gone on to careers in government (the Bank of England, HM Treasury, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office), in banking and finance (UBS, Lloyds, HSBC), and in accountancy and international consultancy (EY, PwC, Frontier Economics).

Evening teaching allows our students to work or gain essential experience during their degrees, putting our graduates at an advantage. Our graduates in economics earn 29% and 33% more than the British average for graduates of these programmes (source: Department for Education).

Our school's courses

Undergraduate courses

Our undergraduate degrees are available full time or part time, and at foundation level. They feature a common core that allow you to specialise in later years.

Fast-track conversion degree for graduates

We enable graduates from other disciplines to retrain in economics and finance, by following a conversion pathway equivalent to an undergraduate degree, also available via distance learning.

Postgraduate courses

Browse our postgraduate courses in economics and finance, including flexible MSc and MRes courses and postgraduate certificates and postgraduate diplomas designed for career skills.

Short courses

See a full list of our short courses in economics and finance.

Goldman Sachs Bursaries for economics and finance students

Through the Goldman Sachs and Birkbeck Diversity Scholarship, we are pleased to offer 10 scholarships of £5,000 per year to undergraduate students from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic backgrounds to increase diversity in finance and economics subjects. These scholarships have been made possible through generous support from Goldman Sachs Gives.

Come and meet us

We offer in-person and online experience and taster days and a virtual tour, so you can get to know Birkbeck and its staff.

MPhil/PhD research

Our MPhil/PhD programme trains you to conduct research of a high academic standard and to make original contributions to the subject. The major component is the preparation of a thesis.

How to apply

Find out how to apply for any of our courses, including details about work experience, personal statements and supporting documents.

Contact us

Contact our staff if you require specific course advice not available on our pages, or if you wish to contact possible PhD supervisors.

International students

If you're an international student wishing to study at Birkbeck, find out about our entry requirements, English language ability and how to apply.

Student services

Birkbeck offers a range of services to current students, including disability support, financial support and academic support.

Term dates

Find out how the academic calendar at Birkbeck works.

Financial support

Find out about the advice and support Birkbeck provides to help you finance your studies.

Economics + courses at Birkbeck

The BSc Economics is suitable for anyone whose ambition is to work as an economist in government departments, thinktanks, economic consultancies or in the industry, as well as those hoping to continue to graduate studies in economics.

Learn about our undergraduate economics degree