Economics & Hospitality and Tourism Management

Study with us
• study in a department which is home to the Fraser of Allander Institute - a leading research institute which offers internship and work placement opportunities for our students
• use key economics concepts and models to better understand real-world problems
• develop excellent analytical and problem-solving skills that are highly valued by employers
• Economics is ranked 5th in the UK (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023)
• a degree in Hospitality & Tourism Management opens doors to the largest and fast-growing sector of the economy
• Ranked in the top 45 universities worldwide for Hospitality & Tourism Management (Shanghai Ranking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2024).
Why this course?
• Following the recent global economic crisis, economics is more important and relevant than ever. Decisions on money, banking, interest rates, taxation and government spending affect us all, with global consequences.
• Economics aims to understand the activities of the different agents in the economy – consumers, producers and the government – and how they all fit together.
• Our degree will give you the ability to explain complex data in simple terms to different audiences. You’ll also develop excellent mathematical, statistical and problem-solving skills.
• Studying Hospitality & Tourism Management will prepare you for leadership roles in a dynamic industry which generates £5 billion to the Scottish economy and creates one in 10 jobs. You’ll have the skills to manage operations and business across a range of industries including hospitality, tourism and events.
• On graduating, you could apply for membership of professional bodies such as the Institute of Hospitality, the Institute of Travel & Tourism, Tourism Society or the Royal Geographical Society.