This degree will provide you with a strong foundation in economic theories and principles with a particular focus on examining their relevance to business and management. The built-in work placement will also give you very valuable first-hand experience in the work place. This course has greater flexibility to combine Economics with one or more subjects chosen from the Management School (eg Accounting, Finance, or Marketing) or the Law School. The modules which make up a programme of study are assessed using a variety of different methods, enabling students to demonstrate their capabilities in a range of ways. Typical coursework assignments include laboratory reports, essays, literature reviews, short tests, poster sessions, group work assessment and oral presentations. Formal examinations include short answer questions, essays and data analysis. Students are supported in the production of final year project reports and dissertations. This degree is designed to prepare you for a career in industry, business, finance, consultancy or government. Recent Economics graduates have joined banks and financial consultancies such as HSBC and Deloitte, while others have been employed on graduate schemes with major companies, including BAE and the Swire Group.