94% 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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Students graduating this summer can say a final farewell to fellow students and staff at the prize-giving lunch on Tuesday 17 July 2018.

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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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