Economics

Economics is the study of how individuals, organisations, and societies make choices under conditions of scarcity, and how those choices aggregate into the patterns of production, distribution, and consumption that shape our world. It is a discipline that combines powerful theoretical frameworks with empirical methods, developing your ability to analyse complex real-world problems with rigour and clarity. The relevance of economics to almost every area of public policy, business strategy, and social debate makes it one of the most intellectually rewarding and practically useful subjects available at degree level.

At Bangor University, this programme includes a foundation year, giving you a structured route into the degree if your qualifications or background require additional preparation before honours-level study. As you progress you will build expertise in microeconomics and macroeconomics, develop quantitative skills in mathematics and statistics, and explore applied areas including labour economics, environmental economics, development economics, and financial markets. The sandwich year and work placement opportunities allow you to apply your economic thinking in a professional environment before you graduate, and the year abroad option gives you the chance to study economics in a different national context.

Economics graduates are consistently among the most employable in the UK, with strong salaries and wide career options. Finance, banking, economic consultancy, government and public policy, international organisations, the civil service, business analysis, and management are all common destinations. The rigorous analytical skills you develop are valued wherever complex evidence needs to be interpreted and decisions made under uncertainty.

Postgraduate study in economics, finance, public policy, or data science is a natural next step for those who want to develop further expertise or pursue research.