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What can I do after my economics degree?

A degree in Economics opens the door to a wide range of further study options. Many of our graduates continue into postgraduate study.

The typical range of subjects includes economics, policy studies or various aspects of finance, business and management.

By choosing a first degree in Economics you retain the flexibility to deepen your economics knowledge or develop complementary skills later once your career goals are defined.

You can choose to study more economics and related subjects at the University at masters level, both in the School of Social and International Studies or School of Management.

Our students are also successful at securing places on postgraduate taught and research courses at a wide range of other prestigious UK and European universities:

  • Aarhus University
  • City University
  • Complutense University of Madrid
  • Durham University
  • Imperial College, London
  • King’s College, London
  • London School of Economics
  • Loughborough University
  • Tilburg University
  • University of Exeter
  • University of Birmingham
  • University of Edinburgh
  • University of Manchester
  • University of Nottingham
  • University of Warwick
  • University of York

Excellent graduate employment record

Whichever route you take, our courses develop your powers of analysis and critical thought, and build skills in communication, expression and rational argument.

These are valuable in any area of employment. Indeed, evidence suggests economic degrees are particularly well-rewarded in the labour market.

Our graduates find opportunities in both the private and public sectors and many go on to further study in economics or business.

They have an excellent graduate employment record with 100% of our 2009 graduates in work or further study within 6 months of graduating.

Recent graduates have gained employment with the following employers:
  • Abbey
  • Accenture
  • Barclays Bank
  • British Bankers' Association
  • Canada Life
  • Department for Work and Pensions
  • Houses of Parliament
  • Home Office
  • Lloyds TSB
  • National Westminster Bank
  • Norwich Union Insurance
  • PriceWaterhouseCoopers
  • Royal Bank of Canada
  • Royal Bank of Scotland
  • Teaching and research in various schools, colleges and universities

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