Gain a broad grounding in economics and an understanding of the ways international political developments affect and are affected by the world economy

• Broaden your expertise by combining Economics and International Relations
  develop transferable skills such as commercial awareness, communication, team working, independent research and critical analysis
• DMU is recognised as a Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence
  as a result of research and teaching excellence in European studies
• 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
• Get involved in current politics with regular events
  such as Congress to Campus and European Parliament to Campus
• Enjoy an international experience with #DMUglobal
  trips have included 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 on 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.