How much choice do students usually have within an economics degree?
The amount of choice in an economics degree varies by university and course. A programme may set core modules in areas such as microeconomics, macroeconomics and quantitative methods, while allowing electives, specialisations, a dissertation, or options from other subjects. Choice may increase in later years.
Key points
- Some courses offer pathways such as finance, development, behavioural or applied economics.
- You may be able to choose optional modules, a research project, placement, study abroad or a minor, depending on the programme.
- Check the course structure for compulsory modules, elective credits and when choices become available.
Things to check
- The balance between compulsory and optional study can differ substantially by country, university and academic year.