28 June 2027 start
28 June 2027
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Economics Work Experience
by Study Mind
A hands-on economics and finance career program combining market simulations, professional-led workshops and industry visits.
Last verified: 9 Oct 2026Reviewed by:SSSean Stevens
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Economics Work Experience at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility
Current status
Upcoming
Eligibility
No prior finance experience
Age range / Year group
Ages 15-18
Location / Region
London, United Kingdom
Cost
£1,799; £2,999; £3,999
Duration
1-3 weeks
Format
In-person
Business & EconomicsFinance
Class size: 10-12 students
Accommodation: Optional UCL residence
Meals: Lunch provided
Certificate: Completion certificate
Daily hours: 9am-4pm
Economics Work Experience summary
A structured economics and finance experience built around workshops, market simulations and professional insight rather than passive observation.
Students investigate stock analysis, financial markets, risk management and private equity, with industry visits adding workplace context.
It suits students exploring economics, finance, banking or investment careers who want concrete experiences to reflect on in future applications.
What is Economics Work Experience?
Economics Work Experience is a Study Mind career program focused on how economics operates across finance, markets and business decision-making. It combines structured teaching with practical scenarios involving stock valuation, trading, risk management and private equity.
Students take part in workshops, simulations and professional encounters in London. The experience also includes industry exposure, with published examples involving EY, Lloyd's of London, UIB and the London Academy of Trading.
Why Succeed highlights Economics Work Experience
The curriculum connects economic concepts to recognizable finance decisions, including stock valuation, interest rates and private-equity scenarios.
Industry visits and professional-led sessions add context that is difficult to reproduce through classroom study alone.
Small groups of no more than 12 support interaction during workshops and discussions.
Students can extend the core experience with a second finance week or a career and life skills week.
Needs-based bursaries offer full, 75% or 50% support for qualifying students.
Who is Economics Work Experience for?
Best for
Students curious about economics, financial markets, banking or investment careers who learn well through simulations, workshops and professional contact.
Not ideal if
You want an unpaid workplace placement with independent employee responsibilities, or need a low-cost option with accommodation included.
Is Economics Work Experience worth it?
It can be worthwhile for a student who wants a concentrated test of economics and finance careers. The combination of market analysis, simulations, professional interaction and industry visits should create stronger material for reflection than a lecture-only course.
The main limitation is value for money: fees are high, and this is a structured paid program rather than conventional employment. Students should judge it by the learning, career clarity and experiences gained, not by assuming attendance alone will strengthen an application.
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Cost and what is included
£1,799; £2,999; £3,999; includes Hands-on economics and finance workshops, Industry visits and excursions, Risk management, financial markets and private equity content, Lunch during program days, Transport for program venues and excursions, Residential evening activities for residential students, Preparation materials, Certificate subject to attendance requirements.
Accommodation
Optional UCL residence
Meals
Lunch provided
Supervision or safety information
Staff support students with academic and personal questions. Study Mind also describes safeguarding policies, DBS-checked staff, accessibility adjustments and 24/7 support for residential students.
Provider details
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Dates and logistics
1-3 weeks; London, United Kingdom.
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Compare with similar programsHow much preparation does Economics Work Experience need?
Effort level
Moderate to high during program days.
Best started
Begin planning six to eight weeks before your preferred start date, especially if arranging travel, accommodation or bursary documents.
Main challenge
Turning unfamiliar finance concepts into confident practical decisions.
Typical preparation
Read the preparation materials when they arrive and note unfamiliar terminology.
Review interest rates, stock valuation, private equity and risk management at an introductory level.
Prepare questions for professionals about roles, skills and career pathways.
Bring a notepad or writing device and a water bottle.
Useful if
You review basic economics, markets and current financial news beforehand.
What do students do on Economics Work Experience?
Students move between taught concepts, practical finance exercises, career sessions and industry exposure. The precise timetable can change, but the published example shows a full weekday structure.
Step-by-step process
- 1
Analyze how market conditions, industry trends and competition influence stock values.
- 2
Explore central-bank policy, financial markets and risk management.
- 3
Work through private-equity, acquisition and business life-cycle scenarios.
- 4
Use financial-modeling and valuation ideas in a trading simulation.
- 5
Join industry visits and interactive sessions with finance professionals.
- 6
Discuss UCAS applications, career pathways and professional networking.
- 7
Complete the experience with a graduation session.
Economics Work Experience dates and deadlines
Upcoming
5 July 2027 start
5 July 2027
12 July 2027 start
12 July 2027
19 July 2027 start
19 July 2027
26 July 2027 start
26 July 2027
2 August 2027 start
2 August 2027
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28 June 2027 start | 28 June 2027 | Local | Upcoming | |
5 July 2027 start | 5 July 2027 | Local | Upcoming | |
12 July 2027 start | 12 July 2027 | Local | Upcoming | |
19 July 2027 start | 19 July 2027 | Local | Upcoming | |
26 July 2027 start | 26 July 2027 | Local | Upcoming | |
2 August 2027 start | 2 August 2027 | Local | Upcoming |
Eligibility and requirements
Ages 15-18
Years 10-13 on the wider program listing
Genuine interest in the chosen subject or career
Parent or carer consent required
Able to attend a published week
No prior finance experience required
English equivalent to CEFR B1 recommended
How much does Economics Work Experience cost?
Rising Talent
£1,799 — One-week package.
Funding or discounts
- Career Explorer: £2,999 — Two-week package with an extension choice.
- Future Leader: £3,999 — Three-week package including career and life skills.
- Bursaries: Full, 75% or 50% — Needs-based support with evidence, essay and reference requirements.
- Booking deposit: £500 — Non-refundable and counted toward the booking price.
What's included
Hands-on economics and finance workshops, Industry visits and excursions, Risk management, financial markets and private equity content, Lunch during program days, Transport for program venues and excursions, Residential evening activities for residential students, Preparation materials, Certificate subject to attendance requirements
How to apply to Economics Work Experience
- 1
Choose the one-, two- or three-week package that fits your plans.
- 2
Select one of the published program start dates.
- 3
Complete the booking through the opportunity website.
- 4
Pay in full or use the £500 non-refundable deposit option.
- 5
Provide medical, allergy and support information during booking.
- 6
Review the preparation materials and final timetable before attending.
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What does Economics Work Experience cover?
The program covers the following focus areas.
Financial markets
Explore how central-bank decisions and market conditions affect the wider economy.
Stock analysis
Assess how trends, competition and strategy influence valuation and investment choices.
Private equity
Navigate investment scenarios involving costs, acquisitions and competitive pressures.
Trading and valuation
Practice financial-modeling and valuation ideas through a trading simulation.
Careers and applications
Explore finance pathways and develop experiences to reflect on in applications.
Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.
What is a typical day on Economics Work Experience?
A typical day during the program.
Program day
Weekdays combine workshops, analysis, career sessions and industry visits.
Lunch
Lunch is provided between scheduled learning activities.
Residential activities
Residential students join scheduled dinners and social activities.
Multiweek stays
Residential students may join arranged London or day-trip activities.
Who teaches on Economics Work Experience?
Study Mind describes program leaders as industry experts with backgrounds across trading, investment banking, hedge funds, finance, business analytics and corporate leadership. Named examples are previous leaders and may change between sessions.
Published leader profiles are examples rather than a guaranteed faculty roster.
Where do students stay on Economics Work Experience?
Residential plan
- UCL Ramsay Hall: Students stay in a central London university residence near Oxford Street.
- Room setup: Single occupancy rooms use shared bathroom facilities and separate male and female floors.
- Pastoral support: Residential leaders provide support around the clock, with university security also present.
- Evening activities: The sample timetable includes bowling, an arcade, Covent Garden and a group restaurant dinner.
Non-residential plan
- Day attendance: Students may book educational services without accommodation; their week ends on Friday.
Extra Friday-night accommodation may be arranged subject to availability; the package evidence does not provide separate residential prices.
What happens after Economics Work Experience?
After completing this program, participants often pursue:
Use specific finance activities as evidence in personal statements and interviews.
Add the completion certificate to a CV or university application.
Clarify interest in economics, finance, banking or investment pathways.
Build contacts and questions through interaction with industry professionals.
Access continued university-application and personal-statement guidance.
Participation does not guarantee any university, employment or career outcome.
Where does Economics Work Experience take place?
The program takes place in central London, with learning split between structured sessions and visits connected to the finance industry. Residential students stay at UCL's Ramsay Hall, a central residence near Oxford Street with social and study spaces.
Exact teaching venues and visits may change.
Economics Work Experience FAQs
The program covers market analysis, risk management, private equity, stock analysis, trading, technical indicators and financial markets through practical activities.
No prior finance experience is required. Students should be ready to engage with an academically focused program and ask questions during workshops and visits.
Groups have no more than 12 students, allowing for small-group teaching and workshop participation.
Students should bring a notepad and pen or another writing device, plus a water bottle. Lunch is provided, and any snacks should be nut-free.
Residential students stay at UCL's Ramsay Hall in single rooms with shared bathrooms. Male and female students are placed on separate floors.
A Certificate of Completion requires attendance at least 90% of scheduled program hours. Study Mind may instead issue a participation certificate when attendance is lower.
Study Mind describes full, 75% and 50% bursaries for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Applicants provide qualifying evidence, complete an essay task and submit a teacher reference; accommodation is not covered.
Staff support students with academic and personal questions. Study Mind also describes safeguarding policies, DBS-checked staff, accessibility adjustments and 24/7 support for residential students.
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Sean works at the intersection of academic enrichment, program quality and university preparation, with expertise in evaluating pre-university experiences for ambitious secondary school students.
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