You will study the economic behaviour of households, businesses and governments and examine the functioning of markets and the effects of fiscal and monetary policies. The course will help you to understand a range of current issues including austerity and recession, growth and currency fluctuations and why markets may fail to operate efficiently. You will graduate with a range of skills and capabilities, both subject-related and more general, lifelong skills, such as analytical ability, critical thinking and advanced quantitative skills.

In addition to subject specific knowledge, this degree helps develop a range of generic skills including critical and analytical thinking, advanced numeracy, writing and presentation skills, that find practical application in a range of careers. Our graduates find employment in a variety of places, such as the public sector (Government Economic Service and local authorities), businesses, financial institutions and NGOs.