Economics

About this course

Economics is the discipline that uses theory and empirical method to understand how individuals, firms, and governments make decisions, and what the consequences of those decisions are for markets, inequality, and the broader economy. At the University of Sussex, this three-year full-time programme focuses on the practice of economics and policy analysis to understand growth and equality issues. By studying the principles of economics at microeconomic and macroeconomic levels, you learn how to analyse real-world issues and events with the analytical tools the discipline provides. The programme includes an integrated foundation year, making it accessible to students who wish to build their mathematical and analytical foundations before engaging with degree-level economics. You will study microeconomic theory, macroeconomics, econometrics, and a range of applied fields, developing your ab

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 70% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 60 / 100Business, Research and Administrative Professionals · 15% of graduatescards →
• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 15% of graduatescards →
• 52 / 100Finance Professionals · 15% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 20% of graduatescards →
• 32 / 100Artistic, literary and media occupations · 5% of graduatescards →

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