Studying economics at the University of Edinburgh gives you a broad introduction to the subject and the flexibility to study topics that interest you within and outside it. The study of economics covers everything from individual bargaining to large-scale market interactions. It also explores issues of economic stability, growth and development. An understanding of these issues is vital for economic forecasting or influencing economic performance or policy. You will study broad economic concepts, develop your computer skills and learn mathematical and statistical techniques for analysing data and understanding economic models.

Our economics graduates are highly regarded by employers. The skills you learn throughout your course will equip you for careers in accountancy, business, management and consultancy, or for work within aid agencies, not-for-profit organisations or government departments. Many previous graduates have chosen to enter the finance sector and some of the large financial firms actively seek to recruit Edinburgh graduates.