Economics at Heriot-Watt University's Edinburgh Business School is underpinned by globally active researchers. Our flexible degree focuses on making a difference in the real world. Ranked in the top 10 in the UK for student satisfaction 2023.
Economics is the study of how individuals, firms and governments make choices, and how these choices determine the way in which resources are distributed across society.
It helps us understand and improve decision-making for ourselves, organisations and societies, and it throws light on issues as diverse as the environment, unemployment, inflation, poverty, globalisation and trade.
This degree will give you the skills to investigate, analyse and answer such questions. Your learning will be underpinned by the knowledge of highly respected economists who design and teach our courses with a global outlook and real-world focus, stemming directly from their research into global economic issues.
This fascinating undergraduate degree begins at an introductory level so you do not need to have previous knowledge of economics in order to study the programme.
BA (Hons) Economics was ranked in the top 10 in the UK for overall student satisfaction by the Complete University Guide 2023.
One reason for our exceptional ranking is our ‘value-added’ score which has been the best in the UK for 6 of the past 7 years. 'Value-Added' is a rating given to all universities in the UK which measures the first and upper-second class degrees achieved by students against their entry qualifications.
Many graduates have continued their studies in economics and related subjects and gone on to complete Master's degrees and PhDs at institutions such as Edinburgh University, Harvard and Cambridge.
You can read a break-down of the degree structure below and find out further details about the destinations of our graduates.
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The course will give you an in-depth understanding of business processes and functions within the industry's creative foundations. It attracts people from business and textile backgrounds – offering the chance to carry out structured research investigation.
The course aims to challenge traditional and contemporary uses of fashion and textiles, whilst promoting new approaches and processes in the industry. It also lets you concentrate on an area of study that's particularly suited to you.
What's more, this fashion degree is supported by staff with knowledge that covers everything from design and manufacture to technology and creativity.
Objectives
Challenge traditional and contemporary uses of fashion and textiles, as well as creating the opportunity to promote new approaches and processes in fashion and textiles
Provide students with the knowledge, skills and competencies to meet the diverse demands of the fashion and textile industries
Encourage, in inter-disciplinary projects, creative collaborations between subject areas to foster innovation
Develop an inter-disciplinary understanding of key issues relating to the design, management and innovation in fashion and textiles
Develop competent and confident professionals for the global fashion and textiles industries with an in-depth understanding of the creative process and its management in international and local contexts.
From tackling the cost of living crisis to informing government policy on the impact of climate change, this course will give you a way of understanding and thinking about real world issues.
Our new LSE economics undergraduate curriculum is designed specifically for students on economics programmes. You will develop a thorough grounding in analytical methods and apply them to a diverse range of problems, addressing important social issues and policy questions.
This degree will undergo a periodic review in 2023/4 to ensure the course content is and remains current. Should any changes to course content be made as a result of the review, all applicants will be informed once changes are confirmed.
This programme gives you the opportunity to examine the economic incentives that shape and reconcile the important decisions made by individuals, businesses, governments and societies.
Our BSc Business Management with Economics degree equips you with highly employable skills and prepares you for a career in a variety of industries covering key aspects of business and economics.
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