This course aimed at ambitious and mathematically capable students, provides a thorough grounding in economic theory, along with the technical tools, mathematics and statistics to assist in mastering the theory. Our highly regarded department offers a stimulating learning environment in central London, close to one of the world's largest financial centres. Gain the skills necessary to evaluate policy proposals logically and to carry out simple statistical investigations of the sort required by country desks in major banks and international businesses. Many useful skills can be gained through the study of economics, for example: finding solutions to real-world problems, mathematical skills and an enhanced understanding of contemporary political and economic events. About one-third of our graduates move directly to graduate study, including MScs in Economics, MBA programmes and conversion courses in computing and law. Students have also proceeded to doctoral programmes including those in major US economics departments such as Columbia, Yale and Chicago. Graduates entering employment predominantly move into management, banking and finance and the civil service.