Economics Graduate

ECONOMICS GRADUATE

A wide range of postgraduate qualifications are available at various universities and economics graduates may choose to undertake further study for a variety of reasons. Some wish to continue studying economics at a higher level because of personal interest or they may choose a specialist area such as health, agriculture or regional economic development.

Graduates may use postgraduate study as a means to change career focus or to gain professional qualifications required to practise in certain career areas, such as accountancy.

Although it is not necessary, postgraduate study can offer an advantage to those wishing to seek careers in economical areas.

Economics graduates can find employment in areas such as:

Banks (high street and city) , charitable and not-for-profit organisations, consultancies, insurance and accountancy firms, Government departments and think tanks.

Jobs directly related to your degree include:

Actuarial analyst, Chartered accountant, Chartered certified accountant, Chartered public finance accountant, Data analyst, Economist, Financial risk analyst, Statistician, Stockbroker

Jobs where your degree would be useful include:

Actuary, Civil Service fast streamer, Diplomatic service officer, Local government officer, Management consultant, Quantity surveyor