Economics

Economics is the science of choice under scarcity, examining how individuals, firms and governments decide how to allocate limited resources and what the consequences of those decisions are for welfare, growth, inequality and stability. It is a discipline that speaks directly to the most pressing questions of public and commercial life, from inflation and unemployment to climate policy, trade and the distribution of income and wealth. At Loughborough University, this three-year full-time programme equips you to engage with those questions with analytical rigour and to develop the skills that employers across a wide range of sectors consistently value.

You will study microeconomics, which examines the behaviour of individuals and firms in markets, alongside macroeconomics, which analyses the performance of economies as a whole and the role of government policy in shaping them. You will develop quantitative skills in econometrics and data analysis, learning to test economic hypotheses against real-world evidence and to interpret the findings. The programme gives you fresh perspectives on today's most pressing economic and societal challenges while building practical experience that helps you stand out to employers.

Loughborough's strong connections with industry and its emphasis on applied learning mean that what you study maps onto professional contexts in ways that are useful from early in your career.

A typical entry tariff of 152 points reflects the analytical preparation the programme expects, and the three-year structure gives you a thorough grounding without the additional commitment of a longer honours degree.

Graduates from economics programmes are among the most employable in the UK. They pursue careers in economic consultancy, financial services, banking, the civil service, policy analysis, international organisations, journalism and business management. The quantitative and analytical skills developed through an economics degree are valued across virtually every sector that makes evidence-based decisions, which is most of them.

Postgraduate study in economics, finance or related fields is a well-established route for those who wish to specialise or pursue research.