On most degree programes, you will develop your learning, communication and self-management skills. Economics also helps you to develop problem-solving skills, and encourages you to become adept in numeracy, IT and the use of statistical methods. There may also be opportunities to foster team-working skills. The awareness of opportunity cost and the ability to interpret statistical evidence are especially important skills developed in the typical Economics programe.
Nearly two-thirds (63.9%) of economic graduates from 2002 were in employment six months after graduation.