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

Destination of Leavers of Higher Education survey data 2016/17

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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We can't wait to meet you

Visit us on an undergraduate open day on Saturday 20 October 2018 and see for yourself why our students love Sheffield.

The Value of Everything

We're proud to welcome influential economist Prof. Mariana Mazzucato to discuss her new book 'The Value of Everything' which scrutinizes the way in which economic value is determined.

Tuesday 30 October 2018>

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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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Undergraduate open days

Knoop Lecture 2018

Careers and employability

Study with us

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

Undergraduate degrees> Masters degrees (MSc)> PhD degrees>

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Your career

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

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

Institute for Economic Analysis of Decision-making (InstEAD)> Centre for Vocational Education Research (CVER)> Our research areas>