With today’s businesses having to do more with less, implementing economic theory is key. This is why we put the practical application of economics at the heart of our economics degree.
By cutting away the abstract ideas and positioning economics firmly in the real world, we can help you apply advanced economics in your chosen field. Based on such secure foundations, our economics degree is ideal for students, with a good level of numeracy, to learn the core economics techniques they need to progress their career.
As the first university in the UK to offer a master’s in applied economics online, this course gives those unable to interrupt their careers to attend campus, a unique opportunity to make their mark.
Career impact
For individuals keen to switch career, or elevate their expertise for a current role, the online master’s in economics is key. The practical application of economics offered here will give you the tools to respond to economics issues in the world of banking and finance and public economics. For professionals such as accountants and lawyers, this economics online course is particularly useful for mastering the economic knowledge necessary to move into policy advice or to head up an economic think tank.