This course has a unique pluralistic approach. Students will discover a wide variety of economic thought and theories, and therefore learn to understand and address problems from a range of perspectives. Students will study why businesses, people and government make decisions and the consequences of these decisions.
This course focuses on the real-life application of economics. Students will explore how businesses operate in the economy and can choose to study the financial aspects of business and specialist aspects of economics.
Students will use industry-standard IT Facilities and develop many further skills that are highly valued by employers. These include analytical, numerical, data analysis, and problem-solving skills, and the use of specialist statistical software.
Students will study economics from a wide range of perspectives. This helps them to think 'outside the box' - a definitive advantage in the job market. This course is flexible. After the first year, students can either stay on this programme or switch to Economics or Financial Economics. Economics graduates work as economists, analysts and consultants, for both private and public sector businesses and organisations. They often pursue careers in the City of London and the civil service.
