Economics Liverpool Hope University

Overview

The Economics BA (Hons) at Liverpool Hope University offers a comprehensive exploration of the major global challenges defining the modern era, including trade wars, climate change, and financial instability. Students gain a robust foundation in both microeconomic and macroeconomic theory while developing the technical skills necessary to interpret complex data. This programme ensures that graduates are equipped to apply economic concepts to real-world public policy and business decision-making.

Why Economics at Liverpool Hope University?

The Liverpool Hope Business School is an accredited member of AACSB International, a global hallmark of excellence in business education. Students benefit from a curriculum that balances theoretical rigour with practical employability skills, including training in industry-standard software like Python and R.

The university offers a Service and Leadership Award (SALA) as an extra-curricular programme to enhance professional development. There are opportunities for a professional placement year between the second and third years of study to gain direct industry experience. Students can participate in the Study Abroad programme, spending a semester or a full year at a partner institution.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 15225 per year
• National fee: GBP 9790 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

Modules may include:

• Games and Decisions
• Financial Economics
• Econometrics
• Contemporary Issues in Global Economics
• Environmental Economics and Sustainable Economic Development
• Labour Markets, Poverty, and Inequality
• International Economics and Finance
• Banking and Finance
• Programming and Computational Methods for Economists

Careers with Economics

Graduates are well-prepared for roles within the Government Economic Service (GES), the UK's largest employer of economists. The analytical skills developed during the programme are highly valued by the Bank of England and other major financial institutions. Graduates also find success in management consultancies, specialist economic firms, and international organisations such as the United Nations.

Potential career paths include:

• Public sector economist in government departments
• Financial analyst in high street or city banks
• Consultant for regional development agencies or regulated utilities
• Researcher for trade unions, political parties, or NGOs
• Journalist for financial newspapers and trade publications