Economics

About this course

Economics is the study of how individuals, firms, and societies make choices under conditions of scarcity, and of the consequences those choices produce across markets, institutions, and the distribution of income and welfare. It is both a rigorous analytical discipline, grounded in mathematical modelling and statistical evidence, and a socially engaged field, concerned with understanding and addressing some of the most pressing challenges facing modern economies. A degree in economics develops the quantitative and conceptual skills that make its graduates highly versatile and sought-after across a wide range of professional fields. At the University of Derby, this three-year full-time programme with a foundation year is designed to develop forward-thinking economists with strategic vision and analytical depth. The foundation year provides a supported entry point for students who want t

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 37% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 3% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Sales occupations · 5% of graduatescards →
• 30 / 100Managers, directors and senior officials · 3% of graduatescards →
• 18 / 100Teaching Professionals · 8% of graduatescards →
• 15 / 100Welfare and housing associate professionals · 18% of graduatescards →

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