Economics (R30)

Economic considerations play a crucial role in shaping our personal lives and influencing social and political issues, from government policies and business decisions to international trade and climate change. By studying this degree, you’ll build a solid foundation in economic concepts, theories, and techniques that will help you understand real-world challenges and make more informed choices in your own life. You’ll learn to use statistical methods and software to analyse economic data, construct well-rounded economic arguments, and develop critical thinking and analytical skills. With opportunities to specialise in an area of economics and undertake a project on a topic of your choice, you’ll gain highly sought-after skills valued by employers.

Key features of the course

• Apply macroeconomic and microeconomic theories to analyse key real-world issues, such as employment, markets, finance, emerging technology and government policy.

• Engage with econometrics, using statistical methods and specialised software to tackle real economic challenges.

• Develop analytical, research, numeracy and data analysis skills that make you an attractive candidate for employers.

• Complete an economic research project on a topic of your own choice, showcasing your expertise and interests.