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I am looking for study economics at university in UK and then want to work in UK. What is popular destination for graduated student (especially economics), such as bank, school, or public service, etc.? I want to apply list of universities below.

1. University of Surrey
2. University of Reading
3. University of Sussex
4. University of Essex
5. University of Kent

I want to hear very realistic reply.

Reply 1

For finance, these aren't really good enough unis unless you got some serious work experience outside of that. For public sector jobs and schools they should be fine.

Reply 2

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by Jake1036
I am looking for study economics at university in UK and then want to work in UK. What is popular destination for graduated student (especially economics), such as bank, school, or public service, etc.? I want to apply list of universities below.
1. University of Surrey
2. University of Reading
3. University of Sussex
4. University of Essex
5. University of Kent
I want to hear very realistic reply.

Many banks partner with Exeter for degree apprenticeships, so its well respected and by far the best option on that list for finance.

Reply 3

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by quietmodule41
For finance, these aren't really good enough unis unless you got some serious work experience outside of that. For public sector jobs and schools they should be fine.

what kind of jobs can I get by economics degree in the unis on the list above?

Reply 4

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by Jake1036
what kind of jobs can I get by economics degree in the unis on the list above?

Big 4 audit/tax, maybe other service lines. Then generic finance grad schemes for corp finance (Vodafone, Danone etc.) as well as all public sector jobs.

Reply 5

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by jxppt
Many banks partner with Exeter for degree apprenticeships, so its well respected and by far the best option on that list for finance.

How can Exeter be the best option on the list if it's not on the list? 😅

Reply 6

thats quite a good point

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