Economics at Aberdeen gets to grips with the global economy and the factors that influence wealth from a social and financial perspective, taught by leading economists. You'll gain thorough understanding of economic theories and models and explore how they work in the real world, gaining skills that will be very attractive to top employers. You are assessed by any combination of three assessment methods: coursework such as essays and reports completed throughout the course; practical assessments of the skills and competencies learnt on the course; and written examinations at the end of each course. Studying Economics at Aberdeen will give you a wide variety of career choices. Known for being the oil and gas capital of Europe, there are many graduate opportunities in Aberdeen and the North East for you to start your career in the oil and gas field. Our diverse programme also offers opportunities in a range of other industries. Some of our recent graduates have gone on to work as economists with the World Bank and the Institute for International Economics; as accountants with companies such as Ernst & Young and as finance professionals with Morgan Stanley, Scottish Life and Royal Bank of Scotland.