Economics is the study of choice, investigating the choices of consumers and corporations, groups and governments, networks and nations. It plays a part in every aspect of modern life, using scientific methods to develop theoretical models of behaviour and testing intuition with empirical analysis of markets, institutions and public policy. The flexible course structure allows students to choose from a wide range of optional modules within the Department, and from outside departments such as Law, Mathematics, Business and Languages. In the final year, students will complete an undergraduate research project, meaning they can explore a topic that particularly intrigues them.