Learn how economies, markets and institutions work. Shape your degree through our pathways: Economics, Finance or Data and Econometrics.
Develop strong analytical, quantitative and problem-solving skills and learn how to apply them to real world issues, like inflation, inequality, global markets, sustainability and financial decision making.
Our graduates can understand and respond to the major economic and financial issues shaping the world today. They are suited to a range of professional roles including policy, finance, consultancy, business analysis, data or postgraduate study.
In first year, build foundations in economics and develop quantitative and employability skills. Optional modules give an understanding of markets, financial decision making and the wider economics environment that firms and governments operate in.
As you progress to second year, continue to follow a pathway through more optional modules. Pathways will begin to move you further towards applied, finance or technical and data focused study.
In final year, study advanced economics and learn how to apply what you have studied to contemporary issues and specialist areas of interest. Optional modules are supported by in-house academic research, allowing you to engage with ideas shaping modern economics and policy.
In third year, you will complete a year-long graduate-level placement, providing valuable work experience and an opportunity to further enhance the skills and attributes sought after by top employers.
You can apply for placements with a large organisation or smaller company. You will be supported by university staff whilst on placement and complete related assessments in May.
We also have study abroad opportunities that you can apply for, including a summer or semester abroad.