Economics BA - BA (Hons)

Keele University

How can qualitative analysis help economic problem solving? What socio-economic factors influence markets and policy decisions? Explore the dynamic field of economics and uncover the answers to these questions and more on our Economics BA. You’ll develop your understanding of economic methods and techniques and acquire practical experience by engaging with real-world projects and placement opportunities, unlocking a wide range of exciting career paths in a variety of fields. ety of fields. **Why choose this course?**- Gain a competitive edge with our Professional and Academic Development Programme - Option to spend a year working in industry, or undertake an entrepreneurship year - Study abroad opportunities - Study alongside innovative companies based in Keele Business School Are you curious about the complexities of economics? Do you want to understand the motivations and actions of major market players such as individuals, governments and organisations? Study economics and develop the skills to analyse these interactions and deepen your understanding of economic models and techniques on our programme. Our contemporary economics degree programme will broaden your knowledge of the discipline and provide you with the core skills to effectively assess different economic environments and design policies that drive excellent economic outcomes. You’ll explore key topics including growth strategies, game theory, money and banking, cryptocurrencies, qualitative economic research and analysis, macroeconomic and microeconomic principles, sustainability, the global economy, and labour economics. You will strengthen your research skills in applied economics, enhance your digital and IT skills in the analysis of qualitative data and refine your skills to communicate confidently with diverse audiences. Practical, career-focused teaching and learning ensures that you can apply the theory you’re learning to real-world scenarios that will build your expertise and confidence. We will also get you thinking about sustainability and business ethics so when you begin work or start your own business you can be a force for good in the world. **About Keele**Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.

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