Joint Honours Degrees in Economics

Our range of four joint honours degrees allows you to blend economics with a number of complementary disciplines in the form of International Relations, Development Studies, Marketing and History.

This permits you to continue with an area of interest from your previous studies, or to take up a new subject as part of your degree.

A joint honours degree enables you to undertake a broader appreciation of how economics relates to different subjects thereby opening the door to additional career opportunities.

Courses

You can also compare modules by degree to help you choose the right course.

BA (Hons) Economics and History

Why have European economies developed in very different ways?
What is the legacy of empire on economy and society?
Is it possible for states to develop new growth trajectories or are their prospects constrained by the legacy of the past?

Our degree in Economics and History provides the opportunity to explore issues such as these, to examine historical events and developments in cross-national, thematic and comparative perspective and to develop an understanding of their economic contexts and the drivers of economic outcomes.

The combination of insights from economics and an appreciation of history will equip you with a rich set of skills and knowledge, providing an excellent foundation for a career in government, international organisations or business.

Read more about BA (Hons) Economics and History on our online prospectus (external link)

BSc (Hons) Economics with Marketing

How do consumers make choices?
What makes a successful product?
How do companies entice consumer to their goods and services?

Our degree in Economics with Marketing offers you the opportunity to combine an in-depth understanding of the operation of business and the wider economic environment with a special focus on marketing and marketing strategy.

This degree will equip you with a rich set of skills and knowledge, providing an excellent foundation for a career in business or management.

Read more about BSc (Hons) Economics with Marketing on our online prospectus (external link)

BSc (Hons) Economics with Development Studies

Why do some countries remain poor?
Does globalisation help or hinder developing economies?
Which policies are most effective in tackling poverty and why?

Our degree in Economics with Development Studies offers you the opportunity to combine an in-depth understanding of economics with a focus on the economics and political economy of development.

This degree will equip you with a rich set of skills and knowledge, providing an excellent foundation for a career in government, international organisations or business.

Read more about BSc (Hons) Economics with Development Studies on our online prospectus (external link)

BSc (Hons) Economics with International Relations

How do countries relate to each other?
What are the causes of war and peace?
What is the role of multinational corporations?
Why do terrorist groups exist?

Our degree in Economics with International Relations offers you the opportunity to combine an in-depth understanding of economics with a focus on wider political economy questions surrounding the contemporary global economy.