The University of London Online Taught undergraduate programmes in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences (EMFSS) enable you to earn a prestigious qualification from wherever you are in the world. With academic direction provided by LSE, these BSc programmes offer a world-class, engaging and interdisciplinary learning experience. You’ll learn to think critically about real-world issues and develop analytical skills which are sought after by employers worldwide.

Key programme details

Start dates: 4 annual intakes (August, November, February, May)

Length: 3-6 years 

Mode: Entirely online

Pairing live, online sessions with independent self-paced study, you’ll get the ideal blend of engagement, quality and flexibility.

Our Digital Campus — accessible via mobile, tablet and desktop devices — fosters meaningful learning and real-time collaboration. 

You will benefit from highly personalised academic and pastoral support — from admissions through to graduation — as well as 24/7 technical assistance.

Find your programme

We offer a wide range of online BSc degrees through the University of London. With academic direction provided by LSE, these programmes offer a world-class, engaging and interdisciplinary learning experience. You’ll learn to think critically about real-world issues and develop analytical skills which are sought after by employers worldwide.

These BSc programmes consist of the equivalent of 12 full courses when taken through the standard entry route. Graduates of any discipline can follow a shorter programme, consisting of the equivalent of 9 full courses, when enrolling via the graduate entry route (available on most programmes from August 2021). Find out more about entry requirements for both routes.

View all Online Taught BSc programmes.

Data science programmes

BSc Data Science and Business Analytics
Learn to analyse data to address real-world problems, and tackle complex challenges in business with an enhanced technical and quantitative skill-set.

Accounting and finance programmes

BSc Accounting and finance
Learn how to analyse, report on and evaluate financial information, and prepare for a range of widely recognised professional accounting accreditations.

BSc Finance
Understand the structure and functioning of financial markets, intermediaries and institutions, and develop the analytical skills and techniques to make more informed decisions from financial data.

Business and management programmes 

BSc Business and Management
Cultivate your problem-solving abilities and learn how to approach complex, evolving international business and management issues with a critical, strategic eye. 

Economics programmes 

BSc Economics 
Hone your quantitative and logical analysis skills to address social and business challenges, and pursue a career as an economist.

BSc Economics and Management 
Apply economic principles, frameworks and methodologies to management practice, and build vital analytical, quantitative and communication skills.

BSc Economics and Finance
Develop the quantitative skills and institutional knowledge required to make financial decisions, manage risk and understand market behaviour.

BSc Mathematics and Economics
Build a robust quantitative knowledge-base and learn to use mathematics and statistics to analyse economic data.

International relations programmes 

BSc International relations
Critically engage with key theories, concepts and debates in international relations, and explore pressing international challenges, such as climate change and inequality.

Want to know more? Download a programme prospectus. 

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