97% of Department of Economics graduates secured employment or further study six months after completing their course.

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By exploring economic principles we help to address complex problems, from the decisions made by individuals through to global economic policy.

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Excellent student employability

Our latest employability figures show that 87% of our economics graduates secured graduate level employment six months after completing their course.

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Professor Steve McIntosh gave his inaugural lecture on Participation and Outcomes in Vocational and Technical Education on Wednesday 6 March 2019 during National Apprenticeship Week.

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The University of Sheffield is offering 100+ scholarships worth £10,000 each for home students starting a taught postgraduate course in 2019.

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Study with us and you'll discover the powerful ideas that shape economic theory and influence real-world situations.

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Our graduates are among the most sought after by some of the world's top employers because of the skills they bring to the workplace.

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Our world-leading research explores areas as diverse as labour and education, health and well-being, how firms and industry operate and macroeconomic systems.

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