Studying Economics and Politics together develops skills employers look for such as commercial awareness, communication, team working, independent research and critical analysis

• Studying Economics and Politics together develops transferable skills
  such as commercial awareness, communication, team working, independent research and critical analysis

• Participate in real debates, attend conferences and learn from guest speakers
  including prominent political figures such as the former Prime Minister Gordon Brown and the House of Commons Speaker, Rt Hon John Bercow

• DMU is recognised as a Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence
  as a result of research and teaching excellence in European studies

• Enjoy an international experience with #DMUglobal
  trips include New York, Berlin, Greece, Beijing and Copenhagen

• Placement opportunities with local, national and global companies
  including IBM, Vauxhall, Walt Disney, the NHS and the Government Economic Service

• Our alumni are employed by leading brands in graduate roles
  such as Business Analyst at Deutsche Bank, Audit Associate at KPMG, Financial Analyst at PwC and Revenue Management Analyst at TNT

Opportunities and careers

An Economics degree is ideal preparation for a career in business, finance and the civil service.

Since the global financial crisis of 2007/08, Economics has been at the centre stage of policy analysis, and the need for sound economic skills and competencies will be high for the foreseeable future.

Recent graduates have progressed on to roles such as Financial Analyst at PwC, Graduate Consultant at IBM and Revenue Management Analyst at TNT.