Economics & Psychology

Following the recent global economic crisis, economics is more important and relevant than ever. decisions on money, banking, interest rates, taxation and government spending affect us all, with global consequences. economics aims to understand the activities of the different agents in the economy – consumers, producers and the government – and how they all fit together. our degree will give you the ability to explain complex data in simple terms to different audiences. you’ll also develop excellent mathematical, statistical and problem-solving skills. in psychology, you’ll study human behaviour. psychological research is motivated by the desire to understand both general behaviour (how we learn, remember, co-ordinate our actions and interact with others) and the reasons for the differences between individuals, such as personality or intelligence.

ELP programs are offered by universities or pathway institutions to assist students in achieving the language proficiency required for academic studies. You can get admitted to your course with a lower language requirement if you do an ELP program.

Economists can work across many different industries and often go on to specialise in individual areas, such as agriculture and manufacturing. our economics graduates find work in accountancy and business services, retail and investment banking, insurance, government and industry. job titles include: economist auditor management accountant business analyst investment analyst risk consultant commercial manager psychology graduates can continue their studies to become professional psychologists and work in areas such as: clinical, educational, occupational psychology, or in research. among the range of other possible careers are: teaching human resource management careers guidance social work market research recruitment consultant counselling management and professional positions throughout the private and public sectors

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in Scotland have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. University of Strathclyde has partnerships with the following companies: