BA (Hons) Economics

Study with us• study in a department which is home to the Fraser of Allander Institute – a leading research institute which offers internship and work placement opportunities for our students• use key economics concepts and models to better understand real-world problems• develop excellent analytical and problem-solving skills that are highly valued by employers• gain the ability to explain complex data in simple terms to a diverse audience• benefit from being taught by staff who have strong links with policy-makers and industry• Economics is ranked 4th in the UK (The Guardian Best UK Universities 2021)Why this course?• Following the recent global financial crisis, economics is more important and relevant than ever. Decisions on money, banking, interest rates, taxation and government spending affect us all, with global consequences.• Economics aims to understand the activities of the different agents in the economy – consumers, producers and the government – and how they all fit together.• Our Economics degree will give you the ability to explain complex data in simple terms to different audiences. You’ll also develop excellent mathematical, statistical and problem-solving skill