Year one at Durham City Campus builds core economics through principles of economics, economic methods, and global economic history. You develop foundational knowledge of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, mathematical and statistical tools for economic analysis, and the historical development of the world economy while building quantitative and analytical skills for professional economics careers. Teaching links theory to Durham University Department of Economics research strengths and prepares you for macroeconomics, microeconomics, and econometrics modules in year two.

• Principles of Economics — Core
• Economic Methods — Core
• Global Economic History — Core

Year two develops applied economics through macroeconomics, microeconomics, and econometrics. You apply general equilibrium models, consumer and production theory, welfare analysis, and empirical econometric methods to real-world economic problems while building analytical and research skills for economics roles. Teaching links theory to policy, finance, and research employer contexts across government, consulting, and financial services and prepares you for your dissertation in year three at Durham University.

• Macroeconomics — Core
• Microeconomics — Core
• Econometrics — Core

Year three completes your economics degree through a dissertation. You undertake independent research on an economics topic, apply advanced econometric and theoretical methods, and consolidate professional skills developed across years one and two. Graduates are prepared for economist, economic analyst, financial analyst, policy analyst, economic consultant, and market research analyst roles across government, consulting firms, financial institutions, and research organisations in the UK and internationally, with strong graduate prospects from Durham University.

• Dissertation — Core