EconomicsBA Political Science and Economics
Waseda University
- Location
- Tokyo, Japan
- Indicative tuition
- ¥1,400,000 / year
10 courses · 7 universities · 5 countries
Economics degrees abroad
The degree that banks, governments, consultancies and graduate schools all read as proof of rigorous thinking — and one where university reputation genuinely moves outcomes.
Why study economics abroad
Economics rewards studying abroad more than most subjects because its job markets are institutional: central banks, consultancies, international organisations and investment firms recruit from universities they know, and the subject's postgraduate ladder — the route to policy and research careers — runs through internationally ranked departments. A strong economics degree from a UK or Australian university is a passport those institutions stamp without hesitation.
Be clear-eyed about what the subject demands: modern economics is quantitative, and the stronger the programme, the more mathematics it expects — competitive UK courses specify A-Level Mathematics or equivalent outright. Our catalog spans pure economics degrees and applied combinations with finance, and the honest advice is to pick the most quantitative programme you can handle: it keeps every later door open, from markets to master's programmes.
Careers these degrees lead to
- Economist
- Data Analyst
- Investment Analyst
- Policy Analyst
- Policy Researcher
- Financial Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Economic Analyst
Where you can study it
Undergraduate economics courses
7 undergraduate programmes, each with entry requirements, modules, tuition and intakes — and free application support on every one.
EconomicsEconomicsEconomicsEconomicsBSc (Hons) Economics
University of Bristol
- Location
- Bristol, United Kingdom
- Indicative tuition
- £25,300 / year
EconomicsBSc (Hons) Economics
University of Roehampton
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Indicative tuition
- £16,500 / year
EconomicsBSc Economics and Business Economics
University of Amsterdam
- Location
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Indicative tuition
- €12,300 / year
EconomicsMA (Hons) Economics
University of Edinburgh
- Location
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Indicative tuition
- £26,500 / year
Postgraduate economics courses
3 postgraduate programmes, each with entry requirements, modules, tuition and intakes — and free application support on every one.
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Frequently asked questions
Studying economics abroad — what students ask us most.
How much mathematics does an economics degree really involve?
More than school economics suggests. Expect calculus, statistics and econometrics from the first year, with the load rising at stronger programmes — which is why competitive courses require A-Level Mathematics, IB HL Maths or equivalent Class XII marks at entry. Students who liked the essays but not the graphs should look at applied economics or business-economics combinations, which keep the ideas while lightening the proofs.
What careers does an economics degree abroad lead to?
The classic quartet: finance (banking, asset management, fintech), consulting, government and policy (central banks, ministries, international organisations), and the academic-research track via a master's and PhD. Post-study work rights in the UK, Canada or Australia let graduates start in the study country's market; the analytical brand of the degree then transfers across borders better than almost any other credential. Economics also remains a favoured feeder into law conversions and MBA programmes.
Does university ranking matter more for economics than other subjects?
Honestly, yes — more than we'd say for IT or hospitality. Economics recruiting at banks, consultancies and policy institutions leans on university reputation, and postgraduate admissions weigh departmental standing heavily. That doesn't mean only the famous names work: it means within your budget you should prioritise the strongest economics department you can reach, and let our counsellors tell you frankly where each option's graduates actually land.
Is the university placement service really free?
Yes, our service is 100% free. Counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer cost you nothing. There are no consultation fees and no agent fees, because we are funded by our university partners. The only cost you take on is the university’s own tuition or semester fees, which you pay directly to the university after you accept your offer.
What exactly do you help with?
Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.
Which universities can you place me into?
We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated free placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.