Overview

Economics is a social science which focuses on the allocation of scarce resources among competing needs. It affects us all, with almost every aspect of modern society, from the taxes we pay to the price of anything we buy, dictated by economic forces.

Through a focus on contemporary economic debate and the applications of economics, our course seeks to cultivate logical thinking, quantitative skills and real-world expertise to support your employability upon successful graduation. Former graduates of the course have gone on to find successful careers in areas such as financial services, accountancy, consultancy and the civil service.

Course information

This Economics course is one of three pathways we offer in the field of economics; the others being Business Economics and Financial Economics.

For greater flexibility, all of our Economics courses have a common first year. This gives you the opportunity to experience and achieve a thorough grounding in economic concepts and principles, along with relevant quantitative techniques and skills, before you make your decision about which area you’d like to specialise in, depending on your interests or potential career aspirations.

In the first year, you will have the opportunity to study core subjects including microeconomics, macroeconomics, mathematics and statistics. The second and final years will provide you with the chance to gain a deeper understanding of the various strands of economics, with modules giving you the opportunity to further your knowledge of microeconomics, macroeconomics, applied economics and econometrics. There are also a variety of optional modules, to allow you to adapt the course to suit areas of interest or to meet potential future career aspirations, with modules including mathematical economics, public sector economics, and development economics