BSc in Economics
- Paris, France
- Berlin, Germany
BSc
DURATION
3 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Forward College is a Higher Education Institution designed for bright undergraduate students who wish to go beyond academic excellence. Our students combine a Bachelor’s degree from LSE (3# Europe*) or King’s College London (#6 in Europe**) with a fully international experience in Lisbon (year 1), Paris (year 2), and Berlin (year 3), leadership training, small-class teaching with an average of 15 students per class, and one-on-one tutoring by a world-class faculty.
*QS ranking in social sciences and management 2024
**QS ranking in Psychology 2024
Why study at Forward College?
- World-Class Degrees: We offer seven bachelor's degrees, designed by the London School of Economics and King’s College London, all accredited and awarded by the University of London.
- Multicultural Experience: Students immerse themselves in diverse cultures by spending each academic year in a different European capital—Lisbon in year 1, Paris, in year 2 and Berlin in year 3 —within a vibrant community of over 33 nationalities.
- Student Success: Our students achieve outstanding results in exams from prestigious institutions such as LSE and King’s College London. Notably, 60% of our graduates pursue further studies, with 40% gaining admission to top EU universities.
- Personalised Learning: With an average class size of 15, students receive individual attention through one-on-one tutoring and regular assessments, fostering a supportive and tailored educational environment. Our distinguished faculty includes members affiliated with renowned institutions like MIT, King’s College London, and the University of St Andrews.
- Leadership Development: Our curriculum blends rigorous academic programmes with practical skills development and hands-on projects, equipping students to tackle real-world challenges.
BSc in Economics
Economics is an excellent first step towards a top master's in economics or business and great preparation for a more and more data-driven workplace. Developed by a world-leading institution in the field of economics and political science, this degree will give you a thorough grounding in the principles of economics and the functioning of an economy. You will:
- Be able to pursue a career as an economist in academia, industry, finance or government.
- Study questions ranging from how much of its income a household chooses to save and what goods it chooses to buy, to how all the households and businesses in the country interact to determine national output.
- Learn an approach to a logical analysis of social and individual decision-making.
Forward College offers a number of scholarships and 0% interest loans to students for whom accessing higher education would not be possible without financial support.
Forward College operates as a Recognised Teaching Center of the University of London (UoL), of which LSE and KCL are members. Our teaching is academically directed either by King’s College London (for the BSc in Psychology) or by the London School of Economics (for the other six BSc programmes). For Forward students, this means they:
- are also registered at the UoL during their studies at Forward College (at no additional cost),
- have full access to the learning materials developed by LSE or KCL through the UoL Virtual Learning Environment,
- are taught and tutored in small groups on our campuses by Forward professors who use the material from LSE or KCL, complemented by their own teaching,
- take annual exams graded by academics from LSE or KCL,
- receive their Bachelor’s degree from the UoL “under the academic direction” of LSE or KCL.
Learning at Forward
The Forward College pedagogy takes inspiration from the most contemporary and research-proven teaching & learning practices across the fields of education, pedagogy, cognitive sciences and neurosciences. Our programme includes:
- 100% small group teaching with an average of 15 students per classroom
- Weekly one-on-one tutoring for individualised feedback and guidance
- Frequent evaluations to track your progress throughout the year and ensure your success at the final exams.
A typical week in Year 1:
Your week will be intense with a mix of academic work from your academic bachelor’s (in blue), and your Leadership training (in orange) such as project management and personal development.
Academic Calendar
Discover the key dates for the 2026–2027 academic year in Lisbon:
For University of London degrees:Download the calendar
For the Open Bachelor’s:Download the calendar
- International Bachelors + account for 220 ECTS credits
- The full double Bachelors account for 360 ECTS credits
Where do our students go after Forward College?
47% Master’s Programs
– Among Master’s candidates
- 45% Top 15 best Universities in Europe (QS ranking 2025) (King’s College London, London School of Economics (LSE), Minerva University, Sciences Po, University College London (UCL), University of Edinburgh, University of Oxford, University of St Andrews, Utrecht University)
- 31% Top 10 best Business Schools in Europe( Financial Time ranking 2023) (HEC, ESCP, IE…)
- 24% Other Universities and Business Schools (Hertie, Europa…)
53% Professional Placement
– Companies or organisations such as:
- L'Oréal
- Henkel
- Amazon
- Embassies
- OECD
- BNP Paribas
- EY
- United Nations
- PWC
- Foreign Ministry for Economics Affairs and Climate Action
9,5: Average rating our interns received from their companies across 8 criteria.
100% of the recruiters would welcome an intern from Forward again.
100% of the recruiters would recommend Forward College to their colleagues.
5 Reasons Why You Should Join Forward College
Forward College offers seven top-tier Bachelor's degrees in Politics & International Relations, Business & Management, Economics & Politics, and Data Science & Business Analytics, designed by the London School of Economics (and one top-tier Bachelor's degree in Psychology designed by King’s College London. All of them are internationally accredited and awarded by the University of London.
Forward College provides a unique multicultural environment, students spend their first year in Lisbon, their second in Paris, and their third in Berlin. Our students, representing 33 nationalities, live together in dedicated residences near the learning centres. We guarantee housing each year, so there is no organization hassle during your summer. In Paris, our campus is located in the renown “Cité Internationale Universitaire ”.
Forward College is a groundbreaking institution offering a high-impact approach to undergraduate education with:
Strong results to LSE and King’s College exams: 98.8% progression rate in the following year
Excellent outcomes after graduation:
- Among the 70% of graduates pursuing further studies right after graduation, 40% have been admitted to top EU universities (LSE, King’s College London, UCL, Sciences Po) and 30% to top 10 European business schools such as ESCP, IE University…
- Among the 40% who chose to take a gap year before their masters’, they have secured positions with foreign ministries, renowned companies (Ernst & Young, L’Oréal, Henkel…) and leading NGOs.
Forward College provides a highly personalised teaching experience through small class sizes (averaging 15 students), weekly one-on-one tutoring, and regular assessments to ensure exam success. Faculty members have been affiliated with prestigious universities such as the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, King’s College London, and the University of St Andrews.
Forward College combines academic excellence with soft skills development and hands-on projects in a unique international setting. This unique combination allows students to escape the tradeoff between intellectually stimulating academic programs and the skills development all recruiters expect from their staff in a fast-changing world. Students selecting the Open Bachelor’s, Bachelor's + or Double Bachelor add entrepreneurship and personal development on top of their academic programme. Having demonstrated strong intellectual capabilities, practical experience and core leadership skills, our students stand out in their admissions after graduation. For example, some of our Psychology or Politics & International Relations students have tackled one of L’Oréal’s societal challenges, while others have collaborated with a booming start-up to develop an app that helps customers reduce their carbon footprint.