This course combines a thorough grounding in economic theory with the practical skills needed to apply that knowledge to business, industrial, financial or government environments.

You’ll learn how economic exchange shapes the way societies function. You’ll develop the analytical, quantitative, statistical and computing skills used to predict how societies, governments, businesses and households respond to events, trends and market behaviour.

You'll study statistics and econometrics and develop skills in data presentation, analysis and modelling. This training will use analytical packages, such as R and Phython, which are widely used by business and financial institutions.

Our economics faculty bring a wealth of research and teaching expertise across a wide spectrum of fields, including economic theory, labour economics, development economics, gender economics, the economics of crime, the economics of innovation and growth, political economy, the economics of immigration, monetary and financial economics, behavioural economics, environmental economics and econometrics.

We have particular strength in the study of inequality - examining disparities in income, wealth, and gender, making our curriculum especially relevant to today’s most pressing societal challenges. As a result, you’ll have access to a diverse range of thought-provoking modules that explore the economic forces shaping policymaking, society, and the modern workplace.

Our aim is to teach you ‘employable knowledge’, which can be applied to real-world situations giving you the skills you need to find the right role after you graduate. You’ll be well prepared for work, especially if you undertake a work placement. Securing economics and finance degree jobs is highly competitive, so we’ll support you to gain a strong foundation in the skills employers are looking for. We offer opportunities within the Department of Economics and Finance as well as through the University’s Professional Development Centre (PDC) to help you build skills and experience.