Why Study Economics at Sheffield?
Here are just a few of the reasons:
- A vibrant, student-friendly city
- Approachable and enthusiastic staff actively engaged in researching contemporary policy issues
- A wide choice of option modules
- A high level of student satisfaction
92% student satisfaction
The National Student Survey results for 2011 place Sheffield second in the Russell Group of leading UK universities for overall satisfaction with Economics (one place behind Oxford). 92% of Sheffield Economics students in this survey of final year students agreed that they were satisfied with the quality of their course. The NSS results can be found on the Unistats website.
High quality, research-led teaching
Our academic staff are all active researchers working at the cutting edge of their respective fields. In addition, they play an active role in the provision of research and policy advice for all the major UK Government departments as well as for a number of international organisations such as the International Labour Organisation and the World Bank. As such, they are ideally equipped to bring the latest issues and techniques into the classroom.
Our courses are delivered in such a way as to help you take ownership of the tools and techniques of the economist. Teaching methods emphasise inquiry-based learning and the development of research skills. As a result, you will develop a range of skills which are highly valued by employers:
- independent thought, critical analysis and research skills
- communication, team work and time management skills
- IT skills
- information gathering and assimilation skills
Degrees with Employment Experience
Most of our courses provide the opportunity to develop your knowledge, skills and understanding within an employment context by taking a one-year work placement between your second and final year. You would be responsible for finding and securing your own placement (with support from our Careers Service and the department). Students who successfully complete the placement year are awarded an amended degree title, for example, BA/BSc(Honours) Economics with Employment Experience. Current and recent placement providers for our students include:
| Bank of England | Department for Work and Pensions |
| Friends Provident | GDF Suez |
| GE Money | Grant Thornton |
| Greater London Authority | HM Treasury |
| IBM | McCain Foods |
| Network Rail | Office for National Statistics |
| Office of Rail Regulation | The Oval Group |
| Visa | Volkswagen UK |