Course Overview

The UK's most prominent recruiter of economists is the Government Economic Service (GES). The GES is the professional body for UK economists in the public sector and employs over 1,500 economists across more than 30 government departments and agencies. Other major financial organizations, such as the Bank of England, also recruit economics graduates for graduate training/development programs.

Other employers include:

privatized utilities and their regulating bodies;

larger local authorities;

regional development agencies;

management consultancies;

specialist economic consultancies;

banks (high street and city);

insurance and accountancy firms;

trade unions;

political parties;

International organizations such as the United Nations and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) such as the Red Cross;

financial journals and newspapers.

General Eligibility

A-Levels BBC

UCAS Tariff Points 112 UCAS Tariff points must come from a minimum of two A Levels (or equivalent). Additional points can be made up from a range of alternative qualifications.

BTEC DMM

Access to HE 112 Tariff Points

IB 28

Irish Leaving Certificate 112 Tariff Points from Higher Level qualifications only.

Welsh Baccalaureate This qualification can only be accepted in conjunction with other relevant qualifications.

Subject Requirements If you are studying for a Single Honours degree, you will be required to attend an audition.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS

  6.0 overall (with reading and writing at 6.0) and no individual score lower than 5.5. We also accept a wide range of International Qualifications.