Competition for graduate jobs is fierce. The combination of academic excellence and practical knowledge on this course will help you stand out when it comes to entering the world of work.
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With BSc (Hons) Economics, you’ll have many options if you want a job directly related to your degree.
Your understanding of economic relationships will enable you to advise businesses and other organisations including insurance companies, banks, industry and trade associations, unions and government agencies.
BSc (Hons) Economics will help you develop transferable skills including communication, data presenting, critical evaluation, problem solving and analysing.
A BSc (Hons) Economics can support you to pursue the career of your choice.
Previous graduates have gone on to high-flying and varied careers with such organisations as:
Economist for the Office for National Statistics (ONS) - Tom Williams
As an economist in the labour market division of the I have a varied and rewarding job which draws on many skills learned during my degree. For example the research I undertook on the gender pay gap for my dissertation I was tasked with leading on the expansion of gender pay gap statistics that was released alongside ONS’s annual survey of hours and earnings. It became apparent to me that this could be further extended to the release of a time series of data for the last 20 years. After the successful release I had an article published showcasing these statistics which was picked up heavily by the national press.
I am currently working in partnership with HMRC to transform ONS’s data collection methods to utilise more sources of administrative data. Because of my specialisation in gender pay gap analysis I was heavily involved in ONS publishing an article and data on the existence of a gender commuting gap.
Data Analyst at the St. John Ambulance - Clint Cridland
I Graduated from the BSc (Hons) Economics programme in September 2017 with first class honours, and went on to do a Masters degree in Data Science and Business Analytics. This experience, alongside various other miscellaneous university positions helped me land a dream job as a Data Analyst at the St. John Ambulance, the UK's leading first aid charity.
In my day job, I bring forward all the problem solving and analytical skills that the Economics degree equips you with forward by analysing complex datasets and producing regular reports to inform stakeholders and ensure regulatory compliance. Above all, I go home each day knowing that I'm working in a field where I can make a meaningful difference.
IT company NetAP - Andreia Magalhas
After graduating Andreia got a job in IT company Netap, a data management company, working across different sectors from hospitals to schools, universities and, Andreia's sector, defence.
"I started as an associate working in a team that dealt with tech refreshes for customer systems and data - I generated just over £3million for my district. Just over a year into the role I was promoted to an ISSR role, which means I meet customers personally to solve any issues they may have, and deal with all their data management goals. My job gives me clear annual targets, and a lot more responsibility in dealing with contracts.
I'm interested in becoming a channel manager, which would mean working with company partners located globally. Partners help Netapp in various ways from training engineers and generating business for Netapp through to finding new customers."
