What can I do with my degree?

Economics

With an Economics degree from the University of Exeter, you'll be able to:

• Evaluate government policy and assess performance against home and global economies
• Apply mathematical and statistical analysis to qualitative and quantitative data
• Present findings and explain complex data to a wide range of audiences
• Perform confidently in group discussions and produce a high standard of written technical and non-technical materials
• Make logical recommendations whilst considering the wider social and political influences
• Use technology skills (ICT) – including word processing, databases, internet communications, information retrieval and online searches

The skills, expertise and knowledge gained from an undergraduate degree in Economics is important if you want to pursue a career as an economist, statistician, financial risk analyst or actuarial consultant.  It will also give you excellent transferable skills that can make you appealing to a wide range of employers, as well as preparing you for further study. 

These are the kind of jobs, employers, and further study programmes that our recent Economics graduates have gone on to successfully pursue:

• Exeter Economics Careers
• Economics: The National Employability Picture 2012

Exeter has an excellent reputation with graduate recruiters and our students and graduates compete very successfully in the employment market. Many employers target the University when recruiting new graduates.

University of Exeter Links

• Your College Discipline Webpage 
• Your College Employability Webpage 
• Your College Careers ELE page

Professional Institutions and Organisations relating to Economics

• Institute of Economic Development (IED)
• Royal Economic Society (RES)
• The Society of Business Economists (SBE)
• Royal Statistical Society (RSS)  

Economics in the Workplace

Links to job options, career areas, contacts and resources;

• Prospects: Economics
• Government Economic Service (GES)
• The Economist – subscription required for full access
• Econ-Jobs – global job search organisation
• efinancialcareers – news, advice and a job search facility   
• Directions – provides useful information on a wide range of financial services 

Broader information can be found on our Sector Page relating to Financial Services