Economics
What will I learn?
- How to develop an understanding of economic concepts and theories through critical consideration of current economic issues, problems and institutions that affect everyday life both nationally and globally.
- How to apply economic concepts and theories in a range of contexts and to appreciate their value and limitations in explaining real-world phenomena especially in the developing world.
- How to analyse, explain and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the market economy and the role of governments at national and international levels.
- How to participate effectively in society as a global citizen, producer and consumer.
Economics will appeal to you if you:
- Wish to pursue a career as an economist or in an economics-related profession.
- Enjoy studying a subject that affects your own everyday life.
- Want to keep your options open: Economics can be combined with a wide range of science, social science and humanities subjects.
At the end of the Economics course
Throughout the course you will learn a variety of transferable skills that will access a wide range of possible higher education and career opportunities.
- Collecting and analysing economic information from different sources.
- Development of written communication skills.
- Development of problem-solving and evaluation skills.
These skills are in great demand by universities and employers. Economics combines well with a range of social science and humanities subjects and leads to university courses in areas such as law, accounting, business, politics and, of course, economics.
