Bachelor’s programme in Economy and Society

Economic history is concerned with how economic change in the past can help us understand the future. It uses concepts and theories from the social sciences to study the development of different economies and understand them in their social, political and cultural contexts. It combines the skills of the economist and the historian, the statistician and the sociologist. Meanwhile, economics tackles a broad range of problems, from barriers to economic development to international financial crises.

This programme combines the two complementary fields of economic history and economics. It will appeal if you want training in the application of economic theory and quantitative methods to real problems.

You will examine important global issues, for example mechanisms driving economic growth and development over time at both national and regional levels, and the importance of education and human capital in economic change.

You will also learn about future sustainable development at the national, company and household levels. While the scope is global, the Scandinavian experience will be central when identifying lessons to be learned.

The BSc in Economy and Society offers:

• A vast, yet focused curriculum in economic history and economics, combined with complementing electives in other social sciences
• International perspectives from faculty members and students
• Team-based projects enhancing cross-cultural learning
• Opportunities of internships in companies and/or exchange studies abroad at one of our partner universities
• Study and career advice

Career prospects

The skills you will develop by studying economy and society are attractive to a range of employers. Our graduates are likely to find work in a variety of industries, including politics and government, banking and finance, NGOs, charities and international development, as well as in the press and media.

Opportunities for further studies

Upon completion of the programme, a degree of Bachelor of Science with a major in Economy and Society (180 credits) will be awarded. You will then meet the entry requirements to apply for the following Master’s programmes at Lund University School of Economics and Management:

• MSc Economic Growth, Population and Development
• MSc Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• MSc Innovation and Global Sustainable Development
• MSc Management
• MSc International Economics with a focus on China (Policy and Society profile)

You also have the opportunity to specialize further within economics, for example during semester five. The following master’s programmes require at least 60 credits in economics (including some specific courses). In order to meet the minimum requirements, you thus need to acquire at least 30 additional credits in economics. Please read the programme requirements thoroughly, and plan your studies accordingly.

• MSc Economic Development and Growth (double degree – you apply to either Madrid or Groningen)
• MSc Economics
• MSc International Economics with a focus on China (Economics profile)