Economics is about understanding the choices consumers and producers make.

The subject allows you to explore how a range of factors influence decision-making at both individual and societal levels, and what the overall impact is upon allocating resources within the economy.

Economics is essential for understanding topics like:

• how and why governments allocate resources
• tackling climate change, global crises and productivity
• policy’s impact on income equality
• how technology and globalisation affect economic outcomes

You’ll learn how to analyse complex data, apply theoretical knowledge and solve quantitative problems. These skills will help you to address real-life micro and macroeconomic challenges.

Graduates often work as economists, financial or business analysts, accountants and tax professionals.

All of our economics courses have the option of a professional placement and/or study abroad experience.