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
89% Student Satisfaction
The National Student Survey results for 2009 place Sheffield fourth in the Russell Group of leading UK universities for overall satisfaction with Economics. 89% 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.
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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
Teaching and course structure
Degrees with Employment Experience
Some of our courses give you the opportunity to further develop your knowledge, skills and understanding within an employment context by undertaking a one year work placement as part of your course. A student will typically go out on placement between their second and final year and are responsible for finding and securing their own placement (with support and guidance from our Careers Service and the department). Students who successfully complete the placement year will be awarded an amended degree title to reflect this, for example BA/BSc(Honours) Economics with Employment Experience. Examples of placements recently secured by our students have been at the Treasury, the Bank of England, the Department for Work and Pensions, and in the private sector in both the UK and continental Europe.
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