Economic considerations play an important role in our personal lives and influence key social and political issues such as government policy, international trade, business decisions, work and climate change. Studying this degree, youll learn economic concepts, theories and techniques that will enable you to understand real world problems and help you make more informed decisions in your own life. Youll be able to specialise in an area of economics and carry out a project on a topic of your choice. The analytical skills and statistical techniques that this degree develops are highly ...
Economic considerations play an important role in our personal lives and influence key social and political issues such as government policy, international trade, business decisions, work and climate change. Studying this degree, youll learn economic concepts, theories and techniques that will enable you to understand real world problems and help you make more informed decisions in your own life. Youll be able to specialise in an area of economics and carry out a project on a topic of your choice. The analytical skills and statistical techniques that this degree develops are highly valued by employers.<br/><br/>**Key features of the course**<br/><br/><br/>- Use macroeconomic and microeconomic theories to analyse key real-world topics in society, such as employment, markets and businesses, finance, new technology and government policy.<br/><br/><br/>- Study econometrics, applying statistical methods to real economic problems and use specialised software.<br/><br/><br/>- Develop skills in analytical thought, research, numeracy and data analysis that make economists highly sought after by employers.<br/><br/><br/>- Carry out an economic research project on a topic of your own choice.<br/>
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Study Mode
Distance-online
Duration
Unknown
Start Date
10/2025
Campus
Distance Learning
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Course Code
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Institution Code
O11
Points of Entry
Year 1
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