This course will give you a solid grounding in modern economic theory, as well as covering techniques of applied economic analysis and the analytical tools essential for an understanding of finance. You'll learn about the basic frameworks of microeconomics (the decisions of individuals and firms) and macroeconomics (wider economic issues such as inflation and unemployment). You'll also take modules in mathematical and statistical methods for economics, along with specialist modules dealing with the financial sector and its instruments. Modules: what you study and when

Some graduates become professional economists in government, industry or the City. Others enter related professions - retail banking, investment banking, actuarial work, insurance underwriting, accountancy, sales and marketing, operations and retail management. Recent graduates are now working for Deutsche Bank, PricewaterhouseCoopers and the Office for Budget Responsibility. Many go on to study economics at postgraduate level.