Undergraduate study

We're a standalone economics department run by experts with a variety of specialisms. Our undergraduate courses offer flexibility and are designed for application to real-world problems.

Day in the life of an Economics student

Join Laila on her day in the life at the University of Sheffield as she fits in doing a food shop, lectures, seeing her friends and going to her part time job.

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Courses  
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Undergraduate open days 
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The professors in the Economics department have worked really hard to make sure that topics are interesting and relevant to current events around the world.

Navya Krishak, BSc Economics with Finance

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Global opportunities  

Our students

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The course at Sheffield suited me perfectly because it incorporated both my favourite subjects while allowing me to have a placement year in my degree

Sanjana Dange Undergraduate Student, BA Business Management and Economics

Sanjana, a BA Business Management and Economics student, moved to the UK as an international student, gaining new responsibilities and building mental strength.

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I wanted to join the Twikker Fund as I was fascinated by the world of investing

Valent Hartono Undergraduate student, BSc Economics with Finance

Valent, BSc Economics with Finance student, is part of the University's unique student-run Twikker Fund.
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Student profiles

Find out what it's like to study Economics and live, work and learn in Sheffield.

Meet our students

Study at Sheffield

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