This course will acquire the skills, knowledge and understanding required to become an economist or use economics as a significant part of your career. You will develop a strong grounding in the conceptual underpinnings of economics and the mathematical approach to the subject and its methodology. During your degree you may have the opportunity to do a paid placement at a company or organisation. Past students have undertaken placements with Rolls-Royce, the Government Economic Service and the Department for Work and Pensions. Usually, you would take a year out from your course, but it's also possible to do a summer placement. The Department of Economics has a specialist placement officer who can provide you with one-to-one support in securing and preparing for a placement. You will be in high demand as a result of the analytical skills and specialist knowledge of economics you develop through this course. Recent graduates have secured roles as economists with the Government Economic Service or consultancies such as PwC and KPMG. Others have entered related and non-related careers in finance, business, marketing, publishing PR and media.