With an emphasis on the fundamental principles of economic analysis, the BSc Economics programme from the University of London enhances your analytical, quantitative and communication skills. The Department of Economics at LSE is highly regarded worldwide for its published research. This BSc programme equips you with a strong foundation in economic theory and essential quantitative skills, including statistics and mathematics. Your advanced courses will cover a wide range of more specialised subjects (e.g. economic policy and international trade), the behaviours of economies and the application of economic theory to particular topics. You will develop communication skills and analytical ways of thinking that you can apply to a wide range of real-world problems.
As global economies grow increasingly complex, new financial regulations emerge and the business landscape becomes more competitive, professionals with an interdisciplinary understanding of economics are more valuable than ever. With high-level mathematical and statistical skills, complex data numeracy and the ability to use economic concepts to solve real-world problems across sectors, graduates of this degree are well positioned to pursue a range of career options or embark on further study.
We will consider you as an individual and take into account all elements of your application, not just your qualifications. We are looking for breadth and depth in your current studies and enthusiasm for the subject you wish to study.
In order to achieve 16 years of education equivalence from Higher Education Commission Pakistan, it is essential to have completed 12 years of local education (Metric/Intermediate) or 8 O-levels and 3 A-levels. In other instances, you will normally need to have the following for Standard Route:
Year 1 – Level 4
| Introduction to Economics Compulsory | Mathematics-1 (half course) Compulsory |
| Statistics-1 (half course) Compulsory | Mathematics-2 (half course) Compulsory |
| Statistics-2 (half course) Compulsory | One Course from Selection Groups F1 or F2 Compulsory |
Year 2 – Level 5
| Elements of Econometrics Compulsory | Micro-Economics Compulsory |
| Economics Compulsory | Macro-Economics Compulsory |
| International Economics Compulsory |
Year 3 – Level 6
| Industrial Economics | Economics of Development Compulsory |
| One 200/300 Course from Selection Group E or M Optional | One 100/200/300 Course from any of the Selection Groups Optional |
Aside from a few exceptions, each full course is examined by one three-hour unseen written examination and each half course by one two-hour unseen written examination. The assessment of some courses also involves the submission of coursework or a project – in these cases, details are included as part of the course syllabus.
The programme is taught using face-to-face learning. Students will have access to IVY resources as well as University of London VLE to complete their studies/modules. Support will be provided by local tutors at IVY.