Are you passionate about the business and finance sector? Do you follow the national and international news? Then, an Economics degree is the answer. It has always been one of the most sought-after degrees amongst youth.
Economics degrees are designed to tackle all the issues that have an impact on financial situations, ranging from production to how resources are used. Candidates are trained to understand how the economy suffers fluctuations based on the market’s needs and wants followed by the market’s supply and demand.
By far one of the most crucial elements is that economics is divided into microeconomics and macroeconomic. Microeconomics deals with the economic behaviour at an individual level (companies, buyers, sellers and others), whilst macroeconomics illustrates the bigger picture, on a national or global scale (unemployment, economic growth, inflation and so on).
Having an economics degree increases anyone’s chances to find a job, regardless of the field. This is mainly due to the fact that graduates hold many transferable abilities, such as analytical and problem-solving skills, that are suitable for any career.
A study made by the London School of Economics and Political Science showed that graduates from an economics course have a starting salary of £33,000 per year. Having a job in the field right after graduation is a major positive aspect and comes with a lot of opportunities for career advancement.
Economics degrees are usually a three years commitment and sometimes are offered as part of a joint degree. This means that Economics can be studied along with another subject such as engineering, management, law, computer science and others.
This degree can be found either as a Bachelor of Science (BSc) or Bachelor of Arts (BA). The BSc focuses more on economical theory and statistical techniques, while BA is combined with social sciences and qualitative modules.
This University is good for a masters. High quality lecturers and nice campus. A good chance to meet new people on your course and in societies. Would recommend. Only downside I would say is the location as the area is a bit more remote than london
View moreRoyal Holloway gives students the tools they need in order to advance in there chosen career path. The University offers various services that can help students to advance in there chosen industry. They have a wide range of Professors and support staff that help students such as myself with anything that may affect there studies or there progression. When walking through the campus one can see the fusion of history and future through its use of architecture and design. This fusion perfectly personifies Royal Holloway’s atmosphere and the work environment. It is a truly beautiful landscape. However, having said this the University needs improvement in the academic aspects such as providing students with direction and aide academically when needed.
View moreLike most universities, my time at Royal Holloway was largely shaped by the societies I was involved in. My social life in first year was driven by the number of societies I joined and therefore the amount of people I was able to meet. My accommodation was in the main Founders building. The corridors throughout the building are separated according to gender, and bathrooms are shared on each corridor. The food was catered in this specific hall, but considerably pricy compared to perhaps a self-catered hall. This was not what I was expecting when I came to Holloway, but actually it was not as big of a problem as I thought. There are also a variety of different halls to choose from within the campus, so you are able to choose exactly what you want. Royal Holloway is a very international university. Many of my friends were living in a different country for the first time, and the university caters well for this. I thoroughly enjoyed my course – economics, politics and international relations. I felt that, especially in my second and third year, I was able to really tailor my modules according to my interests. This was mainly due to the considerable variety of modules available. The only issues I did have with the course was the amount of students in my lectures and seminars; I found it difficult to give my opinion in seminars when there were so many people who also wanted to contribute. I felt I may have got marginally different grades if there were smaller seminar groups, although I think this is a change they are implementing next year. Holloway definitely has a limited nightlife, but it definitely is fun. The only issue is there are only two clubs on campus, and after a while you can get slightly bored if you go out regularly. It didn’t bother me too much though as I went out clubbing once every few months. I would recommend Holloway to anyone who enjoys the thought of a smaller campus; it definitely felt small by the end of my degree, but I do feel my opinion changed throughout my three years there.
View moreLiked the classes and teachers. Student life was good. Very international uni. I think the professors were really supportive and went the extra mile to ensure we understood the content. The department staff were also great as well.
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