Economics

Why Economics at Hull

Hull’s Economics School ranks 4th in the UK for student satisfaction and holds AACSB accreditation—earned by fewer than 5% of business programs globally. Students practice trading through real-time simulations in the Bloomberg Financial Markets Laboratory, while the Business Lounge facilitates direct engagement with industry partners. Partnerships with Bosch, BMW, Siemens, Disney, the Government Economic Service, and the Office for National Statistics open pathways to internships and year-long placements that bridge theory with professional practice.

Business Economics at University of Hull

The BA (Hons) Business Economics program connects economic principles with business decisions, teaching students to apply analytical tools to challenges like government policy impacts, digitalization, social inequality, and Brexit’s aftermath. This interdisciplinary focus makes graduates valuable across sectors. The first year mirrors BSc Economics, enabling pathway switches when needed, while a final-year internship complements placement year or study abroad options.

Economics

BSc (Hons) Economics moves beyond isolated theory, exploring how economic issues intersect with public policy and shape society—from digital transformations and climate change to financial crises and pandemics like COVID-19. Students develop sophisticated analytical methods for addressing these challenges. A final-year internship supplements placement year or study abroad options, while the shared first year with BA Business Economics maintains flexibility for second-year specialization.

Philosophy, Politics and Economics

The BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics—whose alumni include David Cameron, Christopher Hitchens, and Robert Peston—features a three-month Westminster internship working with MPs or peers, complete with seminars led by Black Rod and the Speaker of the House of Commons. Students sharpen debate, influence, and leadership skills through small seminars and one-on-one tutorials, with semester abroad options in Europe, the US, or Hong Kong available alongside tailored parliamentary placements.