On this course you will learn about the explanation and applications of theories and principles to various real-world situations, such as the Ôcredit crunchÕ, international trade, interest rates and the housing market.

This programme at Oxford Brookes University will prepare you to be an economist in government and public sector organisations as well as a range of positions in the accounting, banking and finance sectors. The transferable skills you develop will also prepare you for a variety of other business careers including marketing and general management.

• You will learn how to apply economic theory to the real world through case studies and the work placement scheme, visits by experts from the world of business and government and the insight provided by our highly research-active staff.
• You will benefit from rigorous training in quantitative skills, logical deduction, clear and concise verbal explanation and applications of theories and principles to various real-world situations. These skills are highly sought after by employers.

• You will develop the skills and knowledge to confidently give presentations, work in diverse teams, communicate ideas, solve problems in innovative ways and manage yourself and others.

Through studying economics extensively, you will benefit from rigorous training in quantitative skills, logical deduction, clear and concise verbal explanation and applications of theories and principles to various real-world situations. These skills are highly sought after by employers.

This course will prepare you to be an economist in government, public sector organisations and NGOs as well as for a range of positions in the financial sectors including roles in financial institutions such as banks and work in financial markets. Your transferable skills will prepare you for many other business careers.