Economics

Course summary

Are you curious about the society you live in and the people around you? Economics asks big questions that help us understand how the world works and how we can make it a better place. It is at the heart of policy making by governments and industry all around the world. You’ll enjoy lively debate in lessons as we analyse the economic climate and develop an understanding of economic theories and the interrelationships between micro and macro economies. Because many economic problems have more than one solution, you will learn how to evaluate information for its relevance and quality. You will become proficient in using quantitative methods effectively across a range of problems and learn how to apply economic reasoning to policy issues in a critical manner. You’ll enjoy using simulation games, such as Student Investor, that allow you to acquire deep subject knowledge and to develop a range of interpersonal and critical thinking skills. Our Economics Society will help prepare you for national essay writing competitions and the Bank of England challenges. To inspire and broaden your horizons further, we have a programme of specialist guest speakers and field trips, which include visits to the City of London, and we run extension classes for those applying to Oxbridge.