BA (Hons) Economics with Law

This degree combines training in economics with in-depth knowledge of the legal framework of the economy giving you a unique vantage point from which to launch your professional career.

• This degree gives you a rigorous foundation in economic thinking and the analytical tools that are part of an economist’s training.
• You will have a basic training in Law while focusing on the aspects of Law that are most relevant to an economist.
• You will learn about the way legal structures and argument form the modern political and social reality and how this relates to economic arguments.
• The programme trains you to effectively apply economic and legal tools to the different political and social realities of today.
• You will develop a broad range of skills that are sought after in a competitive marketplace, including how to explain economic ideas to those in business and government.
• At the Institute of Management Studies, we focus our teaching efforts on a small cohort of students per year. By doing so, we give you the opportunity to interact a lot with lecturers and other students.
• You’ll learn in small groups and will be assigned a personal tutor for the three years of your programme. Your tutor will meet regularly with you, follow your progress, and help you whenever you need. See what our students say about the small-group teaching environment.

Contact the department

If you have specific questions about the degree, contact Tomás Rotta.

We accept the following qualifications:

A-level: ABB
BTEC: DDD
International Baccalaureate: 33 points
Access: 60 credits overall with 33 distinctions and distinctions/merits in related subjects

Alternative qualifications

See our full list of undergraduate entry qualifications.

We welcome students with a range of educational experiences. If you believe you may not meet the standard qualification requirements we would still encourage you to apply because we consider all aspects of your application when making a decision.

We’ll pay particularly careful attention to your personal statement, which is your opportunity to demonstrate your interest in the subject you’ve applied for. Your referees are also welcome to include any relevant contextual comments around your academic achievements. We’ll look at all these things when making a decision on your application, as well as your qualifications and grades, and may still be able to offer you a place.

International qualifications

We also accept a wide range of international qualifications. Find out more about the qualifications we accept from around the world.

If English isn’t your first language, you will need an IELTS score (or equivalent English language qualification) of 6.0 with a 6.0 in writing and no element lower than 5.5 to study this programme. If you need assistance with your English language, we offer a range of courses that can help prepare you for degree-level study.

Getting you ready for work

By giving you the interdisciplinary knowledge of both Economics and Law, and an understanding of how they relate to one another, you’ll be graduating with the knowledge and expertise to make a difference in modern society.

Having knowledge of the economic, political and legal worlds and how they interlink will set you up for success.

At the IMS, we have:

• A dedicated Head of Careers and Employability.
• An exclusive module on 'My Career Strategy' that prepares you for the job market.
• Practical workshops and one-to-one sessions covering time management, CV clinics, and transferable skills.
• Students can engage in summer placements and internships between their second and third years.
  - Internships: 4-12 weeks duration, typically at corporate firms, with full training, mentoring, and potential graduate offers.
  - Placements: Often available in local companies and SMEs, which can be paid or unpaid, less formal and structured.
• IMS Career Mentorship Scheme for undergraduates, pairing them with industry partners in London for career mentoring.
• Career Clubs and Societies provide networking and professional development opportunities. Clubs include the Economics Society, Marketing Society, Women in Business Careers Club, and Finance, Investment, and Trading Careers Club.

You can also get tailored career advice and support through Goldsmiths' central Careers Service, from the day you join until three years after graduation.

Skills

The BA in Economics with Law equips you with a broad range of skills that are sought after in a competitive marketplace. These include:

• An ability to explain economic ideas to non-economists in government and the business world
• Knowledge of the limits of economic models for analysing real-world data
• An understanding of the economy that can meet new challenges and unforeseen crises
• A personal philosophy of how the economy works
• An understanding of legal processes

You'll also gain skills in teamwork, time management, organisation, critical thinking, reflection and independent research. All of these skills are greatly sought after by graduate employers.