Career opportunities

According to The Independent, Economics graduates' earnings potential is bettered only by graduates of medicine, dentistry and chemical engineering.

Maximise your earnings potential

Economics graduates are in high demand, due to the recognised need within public and private sector organisations for the specialist knowledge and expertise they provide.

Economics is consistently ranked among the top 5 degree subjects based on average graduate starting salaries in the UK, making studying a degree in Economics at Reading an excellent investment in your future career.

Graduate destinations

Our graduates are highly sought after by major UK and multinational employers, thanks to the internationally-recognised value and quality of a degree from the University of Reading.

Alongside the core knowledge and expertise you will develop, you will also gain invaluable transferrable skills ranging from enhanced communication and presentation skills to the ability to effectively interpret and analyse data, from logical reasoning and problem solving to teamwork.

A degree in Economics can provide a route into many areas, including government and the public sector, accounting, banking and finance, alongside less obvious areas such as human resources and marketing. Example roles range from trainee mortgage broker to trainee chartered accountant, from trainee financial advisor to marketing executive or HR officer. Some of our recent graduates' destinations are shown below:

Careers Advisory Service

Our award-winning Careers Advisory Service is open all year round and provides a high level of ongoing support and information to students, past and present. Events ranging from career fairs and employer-run workshops to CV advice sessions and mock interviews help to build your confidence and skills and prepare you for entering the highly competitive graduate job market.