You also have the opportunity to take subjects from other Faculties, such as languages, political science, history, philosophy, mathematics, computer science, and other sciences. For students planning to become a professional economist it is usual to study longer before starting employment by taking an Honours Year, Graduate Diploma or equivalent postgraduate qualification. An Honours degree also opens the way to higher degrees in economics, for example, a Masters degree or a PhD. Further study enhances skills and signals to employers that you are an extremely able student. Private sector economists find places most frequently in the finance industry, in manufacturing and in consultancy. The career prospects for economists are extremely good.
Economists have high starting salaries compared to most professional groups.
They move even higher up the salary scale after a few years experience.