Economics

Undergraduate overview

The Department of Economics is committed to the provision of high quality teaching and attracts students from all over the world. Within the Department of Economics there are five undergraduate programmes, each carefully designed to inspire and maximise the potential of our students in realising their career plans.  All of our Undergraduate students are encouraged to participate in volunteering and work experience placements that give them the opportunity to significantly further their career prospects.

Focusing upon how economics shapes the modern world, this course explores the influence of national and international climates in which businesses operate. Economic analysis underpins almost every field of public and commercial policy, from student fees to London's traffic congestion charge. You will study economics in depth, plus other business disciplines including marketing, operations research and strategic management, preparing you for careers within a diverse range of organisations.

This degree will help you gain an in-depth knowledge of how economics offers powerful problem-solving techniques to enable a deep understanding of business issues and processes. Economic analysis is a core business function, enabling organisations to understand crucial factors such as efficiency and profitability in a dynamic international business environment. The key feature of this degree is our emphasis on a range of business related themes, including industrial organisation, finance and investment and management.

BA (Hons) Business Economics with Business Law

Economics and law have always been similar in terms of the logical approach they bring to problem solving. In addition, legal professionals are now increasingly turning to economists to inform them in areas such as contract analysis, intellectual property rights and the assessment of damages. Studying at least four of the foundations of legal knowledge you can apply for exemptions from the relevant Common Professional Examinations or Postgraduate Diploma in Law.

The course has a strong practical emphasis, making it an excellent choice for those considering a professional career as an economist. You will be able to analyse and appraise topical issues such as: Should Britain join the Euro? What happens if interest rates increase? What is Britain's place within the international economy? There will also be the opportunity for you to apply your skills to a diverse range of applied economics courses, including such topics as game theory, finance, natural resource economics, development economics, and local and regional economic modelling.

BSc (Econ) (Hons) Economics, Finance and Banking

On this course you will look at the complex effects of economic policy and practice on the world of national and international finance and banking. It is designed to provide you with powerful analytical tools and methods to understand the complexities of modern financial markets, so that you will be strongly placed to enter industry in the finance and banking sectors, where these skills are greatly in demand. Some of the industry's most crucial questions are fully explored during this degree, such as: How do economic policies dictate the actions of financial markets? What are the key factors underpinning corporate finance decisions? Are financial markets efficient?