Learn from the experts shaping debates on topics like Brexit, regional economic development, and sports governance. Their real-world policy making feeds directly into your course.

Working with academics, communities, and businesses, we carry out applied research that shapes and benefits our economy. 

We’ve designed this course for graduates who studied economics, finance or business-related degrees at undergraduate level. But it will also suit you if you have other relevant experience.

Sharing our expertise

Our teaching goes beyond most university economics courses by exploring both perspectives of economics and finance. Across all units, you’ll learn from experts with academic, policy and industry experience in the UK and Europe.

First, we’ll encourage you to challenge assumptions underlying mainstream models of economics. Then, you’ll apply your understanding of research and techniques to a range of assignments.

From quantitative modelling to cryptocurrencies, these diverse areas develop your critical thinking skills and ability to deliver a meaningful argument.

When you graduate, you’ll be able to confidently assess a new financial product or innovation for its chances of success – as well as its impact on the financial system.

You could develop the skills you need for roles in banking, finance, analysis, government and regional development.

We’re a triple-accredited business school recognised for our global management education. This means your course is internationally recognised. 

There’s high demand for economics and finance graduates with the skills to analyse, interpret and interrogate a range of complex data. You could apply your critical and analytical skills to roles in banks, hedge funds, research consultancies and think tanks in the UK and overseas.

Graduates from this course have applied their skills to a variety of careers in both public and private sectors, including:

• Credit Solutions Manager at Scotia Bank
• Economist at HMRC
• Business Analyst at AstraZeneca

They’ve also kick-started their careers with the Government Economics Service, the Office of National Statistics, the Department of Work and Pensions and the Bank of England. 

Or, if a certain area captures your attention, you could delve deeper with a PhD.