Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Economics (Placement Year) (L106)

Students will learn how markets operate from microeconomic and macroeconomic perspectives and how trade and business priorities shape the ways societies function. Special attention will be given to financial markets and the banking sector, as well as an introduction to accounting.

Further, students will develop the analytical, quantitative, statistical and computing skills used to predict how societies, governments, businesses and households will respond to events, trends and market behaviour.

Students will study statistics and econometrics and develop skills in data presentation, analysis and modelling.  This training will use analytical packages widely used by business and financial institutions such as SAS, EViews, Bloomberg, Reuters and STATA.

This economics undergraduate degree is accredited by ACCA and CIMA, and graduates will receive exemptions from professional papers should they wish to continue their study to become a chartered accountant.

The analytical, quantitative and transferable skills graduates will gain from their Brunel degree are highly valued by employers and will prepare them for a wide range of career and postgraduate study options in the areas of economics, business and finance.