Economics Masterclass for Years 12 and 13: Economic Perspectives on Development
Key information
- Date
- Time
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10:00 am to 1:00 pm
- Venue
- SOAS campus
- Event type
- Seminar
About this event
In this masterclass with staff from the Department of Economics, students from Years 12 and 13 will explore the hidden social and environmental costs of the global fast fashion industry.
During the masterclass, you will explore key questions such as:
- What are the hidden environmental and social costs of our clothes?
- Who really profits from a £5 t-shirt?
- How can different economic perspectives help us understand the complexities of global supply chains?
- What can be done to create a more equitable and sustainable fashion industry?
On-campus masterclasses are subject-based and are three hours long. They consist of a topic-based lecture and interactive activity, led by a SOAS academic. There is also a campus tour and a workshop on higher education led by student ambassadors.
Applications
To apply, please complete the online application form by 9:00am on Monday 1 December 2025.
We will not be able to offer you a place until we have received confirmation from your school/college and parent/guardian that they give permission for you to participate. We will be in touch with them to request this.
This free SOAS event is a widening participation activity designed to give students a first-class experience of university-level studies. Please note it is only open to pupils attending state schools, academies and colleges.
Students who meet at least one of the following criteria will be prioritised:
- eligible or previously eligible for Free School Meals
- experience of local authority care
- from an area of low progression to higher education (as measured by TUNDRA data)
Contact
If you have any questions about this event, please email Jason Fernandez.
