Economy and Society
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Starting in the autumn of 2019, the School of Economics and Management will offer a three-year Bachelor’s in Economy and Society. The programme is taught in English and aimed at recent high school graduates with a strong academic background, international career ambitions, and the drive to gain knowledge and skills in global context analysis, both in the public and private sector.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 sciencesInternational perspectives from faculty members and studentsTeam-based projects enhancing cross-cultural learningOpportunities of internships in companies and/or exchange studies abroad at one of our partner universities.Study and career advice
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No programme-specific documents (such as a CV or letters of recommendation) are required when you apply for this programme.
Second application deadline valid for EU students is April 15.
Admissions Requirements
High School Graduation Diploma and specific subject requirements in Mathematics and Social Studies corresponding to the level in Swedish upper secondary education.
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