Overview

This programme emphasises those aspects of Economics that relate to the practical application of Economics to finance, policy making and management.

Summary

BSc Hons Economics focuses on the aspects of economics that relate to the practical application of Economics today, in finance, policy making, management, organisational behaviour and consumer decisions.

This programme aims to provide students with the ability to apply economic principles and models to a wide range of issues as well as understanding the larger driving forces which shape economic and public policy.

You will develop problem solving skills and become more adept in numeracy, IT and the use of statistical methods.

About

This course offers you the opportunity to study the many different ways in which society distributes scarce resources such as land, labour, raw materials, and machinery to produce goods and services.

There are two subdivisions within Economics - Microeconomics involves the study of the supply and demand decisions of individuals and organisations, such as how profits can be maximised and how much of a good or service consumers will demand at a certain price. Macroeconomics deals with the study of outcomes in the whole economy concerned with issues such as unemployment, inflation, economic growth, productivity, and investment.

Economics relies upon analytical and quantitative techniques to verify or reject theories about such behaviour. One of the most frequently used techniques is Econometrics, where statistical techniques are used to formulate models, estimate economic relationships and to develop forecasts.

As well as the core aspects, Economics can also be applied to a variety of areas and these are reflected in the range of topics that you will have the opportunity to study during the programme.

Job roles

With this degree you could become:

• Accountant
• Assistant Economist
• Compliance Officer
• Data Analyst
• Investment Administrator
• Risk Consultant
• Stockbroker

Career options

Graduates from this programme are highly sought after by Government, Industry and Professional Practices. Previous Economics graduates have gone into careers in business, financial and public sectors locally, nationally and throughout Europe. Recent graduates have taken up careers as consultants in accountancy firms, recruitment consultants, economic researchers, assistant economists, stockbroking and financial services.

Work placement / study abroad

The programme has the option for either a work placement or study abroad between the second and final years.