Economics

Are you interested in learning how economic forces affect us all? Our courses cover a range of themes about how economics impacts businesses, financial organisations and wider society.

  • Study our Economist’s Toolkit modules, which should help give you the practical skills needed for your future career. 
  • Economics is a versatile subject with a range of career destinations - our graduates have gone on to work for firms like Vodafone, PwC and the Government Economic Service.
  • Receive support from our employability service, the Talent Team, along with the option for a year studying abroad or on placement*.
  • Courses are available at our Coventry campus, or at our London campus, located in the heart of the Square Mile.
  • We regularly invite guest lectures from industry, with previous speakers from HM Treasury, Barclays Bank, and the European Commission.
  • Our Coventry campus courses are accredited by the Chartered Insurance Institute, which could give you exemptions from professional exams.

Our Economics facilities

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The Trading Floor 

As an economics student, you can utilise our industry-standard Trading Floor to work towards a professional Bloomberg certification.
 

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sigma Centre

The sigma Centre is housed in our Lancaster Library. You can get maths and statistics support for your economics degree through its drop-in sessions or by booking an appointment.

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Talent Team 

Employability sits at the forefront of our courses. You will have access to our dedicated employability service, the Talent Team, from your first day and beyond.

More than a course

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