Economic considerations play an important role in our personal lives and influence key social and political issues such as government policy, international trade, business decisions, work and climate change. Studying this degree, you'll learn economic concepts, theories and techniques that will enable you to understand real world problems and help you make more informed decisions in your own life. You'll be able to specialise in an area of economics and carry out a project on a topic of your choice. The analytical skills and statistical techniques that this degree develops are highly valued by employers.**Key features of the course**- Use macroeconomic and microeconomic theories to analyse key real-world topics in society, such as employment, markets and businesses, finance, new technology and government policy.- Study econometrics, applying statistical methods to real economic problems and use specialised software.- Develop skills in analytical thought, research, numeracy and data analysis that make economists highly sought after by employers.- Carry out an economic research project on a topic of your own choice.
Which department am I in?
The Open University
Study options
Online/Distance
(3 Years)
Tuition fees
£8,840.00 (9,63,173)
per year
This is a fixed fee
Start date
October 2026
Online/Distance
(3 Years)
Tuition fees
£8,840.00 (9,63,173)
per year
This is a fixed fee
Start date
February 2027
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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