About this course
This bachelor of Economics degree programme will help you understand how financial institutions and economic choices shape society. It will sharpen your knowledge of economic theory, and allow you to develop the skills you need to work in sectors like finance, commerce, and industry.
Eligibility criteria
- Indian School Certificate (ISCE): 78% and above, with 75% and above in Mathematics
- Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSC): 78% and above, with 75% and above in Mathematics
- State Boards: 83% and above, with 85% and above in Mathematics, plus 80% and above in Standard X Maths and 70% and above in Standard X English
- International Baccalaureate: Pass with 34 points and above, including 17 points at higher level (including 5 points at Higher Level Mathematics in Analysis and Approaches or in Applications and Interpretation)
- A Levels: AAB, including Grade A in Mathematics, plus Grade B in GSCE Mathematics and Grade C in GSCE English
- IELTS: 6.5 overall with 6.0 in reading, writing, speaking, and listening
What you’ll do on this programme
On this Economics degree, you can shape your studies by choosing optional modules to suit your interests or career plans. For example, you could choose international banking, risk management, or public economics. You’ll study with experts whose research has influenced international policy.
You will also:
- develop your understanding in core areas of economics including microeconomics, macroeconomics and quantitative methods
- apply economic and statistical analysis to a range of policy problems
- use appropriate software tools to conduct quantitative data analysis address economic questions
- gain the knowledge to understand how the economy works
- learn how to use, develop and apply appropriate conceptual and analytic tools
- develop critical and evaluative thinking in economics
Careers
We are a top 20 UK university for employability (QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022).
Employability is an essential part of our economics courses. We make sure our graduates are prepared for a successful career or further postgraduate study.
After completing this Economics degree, you'll have vital transferable skills for a wide range of careers in economics.
Career opportunities
Many of our Economics degree graduates have worked as:
- economists
- statisticians
- business and investment analysts
- financial advisers
- accountants
- management consultants
- marketing professionals
Careers services at University of Southampton Delhi
As well as support from our team in Delhi, you'll have access to our market-leading employability development offering. This includes:
- online resources
- regular workshops
- one-to-one guidance and support with qualified careers professionals through our MyCareer platform
Through our e-mentoring scheme, you'll also have access to:
- tailored career planning
- advice on employability skills
- industry insight
We have incorporated our employability skills model, Successful Futures, into our curriculum. Our links with multi-national and industrial organisations mean that you can expect to engage with employers and explore potential career paths.
You will receive a personalised employability programme that will provide excellent prospects for securing a premium placement and financial security on graduating.
We also host regular alumni events hosted in person across major cities in India, allowing you to grow your own networks.
Our support is ongoing, and once you graduate, you'll be part of a global community of over 220,000 alumni that spans over 180 countries.