Economics
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Active international trade and low inflation, interest rates and unemployment are all signs of a healthy economy. Equally, if your personal finances are in good shape it’s probably down to sound economic management. Whether it’s planning for your future, managing public services, or running a multinational business, the allocation of resources between competing forces is a fine and constantly shifting balancing act.
Because economics directly relates to everyday life it’s a fascinating subject to study.
Our Economics qualifications and courses take you from the basic theories and principles, through to more in-depth debate and insight into key issues, such as who wins and loses from globalisation, and ask whether continued economic growth is compatible with environment protection. An economics qualification opens up career opportunities in accountancy, finance and management, although the skills you acquire will be valued and rewarded by many organisations. In fact, research shows that the earnings premium attached to an economics degree is second only to law.
Degrees
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Business Studies with Economics
This is a flexible degree that’s accessible and relevant to your workplace. You’ll study how organisations work, how they’re managed, and the external world in which they operate. -
Combined Social Sciences
Develop a rich synthesis of knowledge and skills drawn from the breadth of social sciences subjects: criminology; economics; geography; politics; psychology; sociology; and social policy. -
Economics and Mathematical Sciences
You’ll gain a good grounding in a broad range of mathematical, statistical and computational skills as well as an understanding of economic theory and issues. -
Politics, Philosophy and Economics
An internationally recognised combination of subjects, providing you with skills and understanding particularly relevant to many areas of public service, including civil and diplomatic services and local government. -
Open degree
The BA/BSc Open Degree is a qualification that gives you a huge choice in terms of subjects and modules that you study to make up your degree.
Foundation Degrees
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Financial Services
This foundation degree will give you the knowledge, competencies and business skills to develop and progress a career in the financial services industry.
Diplomas of Higher Education
Certificates of Higher Education
Not sure if you’re ready? Try a short introductory Openings course
If you would like to try Open University study before you commit to a qualification, our Openings courses could be the right place for you to start. These introductory-level courses have been specially designed to help you find out what it’s like to study with the OU, get a taste of a subject area, develop your study skills, and build your confidence. There is also financial support available for these courses. Read more about our Openings courses.
Study a module as a standalone course
You can study a single module on its own for personal interest or to improve your career prospects. See the list of all our individual courses in Economics.
Undergraduate
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