Economics & Human Resource Management Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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\
• study in an accredited centre for the teaching of Human Resource Management\
• 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\
• Ranked 2nd in Scotland and 9th in the UK for Economics (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026).\
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Why this course?\
• Following the recent global economic 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 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 skills.\
• This course covers areas such as recruitment and selection, training and developing and managing conflict at work. These are an important part of the management process in all organisations.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             • Develop skills which are highly valued by graduate recruiters through our innovative Management Development Programme