Economics addresses a broad range of important social issues and policy questions, from the gender pay gap to the relationship between economic wealth and happiness. At LSE the study of economics is mathematically demanding as students apply analytical techniques, statistical theory and quantitative methods to complex real-world problems. After a core foundation of microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics, designed to also develop coding and other specialist skills, students can select from a range of specialist field economics courses, alongside outside options.
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Our academic curriculum is complemented by a rich array of community events and extra-curricular opportunities, many in close collaboration with the LSE SU Economics Society. Our First Year Challenge gives students the opportunity to work together soon after arrival to explore a contemporary economics issue, examined through the lens of the intellectual heritage of LSE, and against the backdrop of our central London location. Students can also take on leadership roles in the Department, such as becoming student representatives, peer supporters or Student Academic Mentors, and work closely with their peers and academic staff in a wide range of initiatives and activities.
Our curriculum also extends to our joint degree programmes - students on joint programmes will also take bespoke courses designed specifically for their academic needs, and which prepare them for third year economics courses.