You’ll have a chance to focus on the application of economics to a range of issues that are impacting society today, from the taxes we pay to the price of anything we buy.This course covers current real-world issues and aims to help you understand how economics impacts individuals, businesses, financial organisations, governments and wider society. An emphasis is placed on equipping you with the knowledge and skills required to tackle contemporary challenges facing governments and businesses. **Key Course Benefits*** The common first year of this course gives you the flexibility to decide the direction you want to take your degree in after you have received a thorough grounding in economic and financial concepts and principles.* Learn from experienced staff and hear from industry professionals who, in the past, have included speakers from HM Treasury, Lloyds Bank, Barclays, and the European Commission.* Our Bloomberg Trading Floor is currently one of the largest academic trading floors in Europe, featuring 42 dual screen Bloomberg terminals.* Our sigma Centre offers maths and statistics support through drop-in sessions and bookable appointments with experienced tutors.

School of Economics, Finance and Accounting