Course summary

This course is subject to University approval. Develop a thorough understanding of economics, with a strong focus on interpretation, real-world application, economic history and policy evaluation. If you are seeking to learn how to use economic tools and insights to address societal and policy issues, this programme is an ideal choice as it emphasises economic reasoning supported by analysis and interpretation of quantitative evidence. Throughout your time on the programme, you will move from acquiring core economic concepts and contexts to applying economic ideas in more specialised modules. By your final year, you will demonstrate how to integrate your knowledge to analyse contemporary economic problems, hone your communication and research skills, and position yourself for careers where economic analysis and reasoning and strong communication skills are paramount. This programme is especially suitable if you want to work in environments that require you to interpret, explain, and apply economic ideas. You will develop numerous highly sought after transferable skills as well as the ability to evaluate and communicate economic policy and use programming skills to analyse and interpret relevant data. You will learn to adapt economic concepts to real-world settings, draft and present economic briefs and reports as well as how to communicate with a range of stakeholders, preparing you for roles in government, consultancy, policy think-tanks, non-profit organisations, and other arenas where economic insight and applicability take centre stage. During your studies you will explore the following areas:

• Core principles of economics, where you gain a fundamental grounding in micro- and macroeconomics, behaviour of individuals, firms, and governments, and how their decisions shape markets and societies

• Historical and institutional context, where you investigate how economic theories and policies have evolved over time

• Policy analysis and evaluation, where you develop skills to interpret and assess policy interventions and applying economic reasoning to real-world issues

• Data literacy and visualisation, where you will learn the foundational techniques of data handling, visualisation, and interpretation, giving you the confidence to support your arguments with evidence.

• Economic interpretation and communication, where you refine your ability to convey economic ideas effectively.