About the Courses
COURSE OVERVIEW
Gain highly valued, transferable skills that can lead to well-paid jobs in a broad array of industries
Develop some of the most in-demand skills in the global and digital economies such as quantitative and data-analysis proficiency
Undertake research in emerging areas of economics such as ecological economics, feminist economics and digital capture of economic trends
Study finance and management accounting as well as having the opportunity to follow a specific Economics and Finance Pathway
Complete an optional year-long placement in industry between Year 2 and 3.
No previous study of economics is required — all are encouraged to apply
Accredited by The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).
COURSE OVERVIEW
Gain highly valued, transferable skills that can lead to well-paid jobs in a broad array of industries
Develop some of the most in-demand skills in the global and digital economies such as quantitative and data-analysis proficiency
Undertake research in emerging areas of economics such as ecological economics, feminist economics and digital capture of economic trends
Study finance and management accounting as well as having the opportunity to follow a specific Economics and Finance Pathway
Complete an optional year-long placement in industry between Year 2 and 3.
No previous study of economics is required — all are encouraged to apply
Accredited by The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).
Modules
You will focus on three core areas – macroeconomics, microeconomics and applied economics - as well as studying in management accounting, financial management, investments and risk management.
Real-world and practical application of economic theory are at the heart of our career-focused degree programme. You develop quantitative and data analysis proficiency, honing your problem-solving skills
In Year 1, you receive an introduction to micro- and macroeconomics, finance, management accounting and advanced mathematical skills.
Year 2 focuses on advanced modules in these subjects but also research methods and an optional module in either data analysis or financial management.
In Year 3, you explore public and alternative economics, and choose from optional modules such as investments, digital finance, financial risk management and more.