Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Economics] From School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London

Why study the Economics programme at SOAS University of London?

• we offer the broadest portfolio of modules on economics and political economy

• our unrivalled focus in the study of developing and emerging economies provides you with a more critical approach to economic theory

• our academic staff are specialists within an unparalleled range of emerging and developing economies, and a broad spectrum of theory and policy debates

• theoretical concepts and debates are expertly applied to real issues within the countries of Africa, Asia and the Middle East, as well as in the global economy and interdependencies therein

• you will be able to flexibly structure your programme using our Open Options modules to take advantage of the expertise of our other departments, including the opportunity to learn a language

• we are specialists in the delivery of languages. Your command of a language from SOAS will set you apart from graduates of other universities

An undergraduate degree in Economics from SOAS will give you a solid grounding in analytical and critical thinking, statistical and computing skills and knowledge of economic principles and their application to concrete situations.

Skills gained include:

• expertise in key economics and political economy theories from a pluralist stance, appreciating both orthodox and heterodox views
• expertise in the emerging economies of Africa, Asia and the Middle East
• the ability to think laterally, to take a global perspective, and employ critical reasoning
• statistical and computing skills
• analytical skills
• communication and presentation skills

Graduates from the Department have pursued a variety of successful careers, often with Asian or African links, in international organisations, business and industry, banking, accountancy, journalism, consultancy, teaching and higher education. Many have gone on to read for postgraduate degrees either in the DepartmentÕs own thriving mastersÕ and research degree programmes or elsewhere.

Graduates have gone on to work for a range of organisations including:

• BBC World Service
• Bloomberg LP
• Capital Economics
• Deloitte
• Goldman Sachs
• Grant Thornton
• Myers Clark Chartered Accountants
• PWC
• Standard Chartered Bank

• Assistant Economist
• Equity Derivative Worker
• Financial Analyst
• Freelance Broadcast Journalist
• Graduate Tax Trainee
• Policy Data Manager
• Monitoring AnalystÊ
• Risk Consultant
• Sustainability Consultant
• Trainee Chartered Accountant