Discover how economics shapes every area of society – from the choices we make at home to the decisions driving governments, businesses and global trade. In our Economics degree, you’ll gain the skills to analyse real-world problems and apply economic ideas to the issues that matter to you. Discover how economies rise, fall and recover. Explore how markets work, get to grips with data and boost your own budgeting and money management skills along the way. With a focus on building your career-ready skills, you can shape this degree around the topics that interest you most.**Key features of the course**- Apply macroeconomic and microeconomic theories to ao make sense of a fast-changing world .- Explore econometrics, using statistical methods and specialised software to tackle real economic challenges- Develop astrong analytical, research, numeracy and data analysis skills to help you succeed in a range of careers.- Learn from the OU’s expert economists whose leading international research informs public policy.
Which department am I in?
The Open University
Study options
Online/Distance
(3 Years)
Tuition fees
£8,840.00 (US$ 11,416)
per year
This is a fixed fee
Start date
February 2027
Online/Distance
(3 Years)
Tuition fees
£8,840.00 (US$ 11,416)
per year
This is a fixed fee
Start date
October 2026
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
