Economics

Economics is the discipline that examines how individuals, firms, and governments make decisions under conditions of scarcity and uncertainty, and how those decisions produce the market and policy outcomes that shape everyday life. It draws on mathematical rigour, statistical analysis, and a rich body of accumulated theory to explain behaviour, evaluate the effects of policy, and inform both private decisions and public choices. From the microeconomics of how households and businesses respond to incentives, to the macroeconomics of growth, inflation, and international trade, economics gives you some of the most powerful analytical frameworks in the social sciences.

At the University of Buckingham, this three-year, full-time programme integrates economics within a curriculum that brings the discipline to life against the backdrop of major global events, including the transformative economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the inflation shock of the early 2020s. You will be taught by academics who are actively engaged in shaping economic policy, giving the programme a direct connection to the real application of economic thinking. The degree includes a foundation component that builds the skills needed for success in the main programme, making it accessible to students who would benefit from additional preparation before engaging fully with degree-level economics.

Economics graduates are consistently valued across a wide range of employers and sectors. Careers in financial services, economic consultancy, the civil service, policy research, international organisations, and the technology industry are all common destinations. The quantitative reasoning and conceptual breadth of the degree are valued wherever rigorous thinking about complex systems is required.

Postgraduate study in economics, finance, data science, or public policy is a natural progression for those who wish to develop specialist expertise.