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What did our 2008 Economics graduates do when they completed their degree?

LBSS Economics 2008 

This chart shows what Economics graduates were doing six months after graduation. 


23 Graduates responded to the survey (48.9%)

The Others category in the chart comprises graduates temporarily or permanently unable to work or not seeking employment.



Who employed our Economics graduates?

Organisations such as :

  • Graduate Auditor/Accountant, Audit Scotland, East Kilbride; 
  • Trainee Chartered Accountant, Ernst and Young, Aberdeen;
  • English Language Teacher, Language School, South Korea;
  • IT Staff, Student Loans Company, Glasgow;
  • Investment Analyst, Barclays, Glasgow; 
  • Trainee Accountant, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Jersey etc

What did they go on to study?

Research and taught higher degrees at various institutions e.g.

  • Enviromental Studies (University of Strathclyde) ;
  • Broadcast Journalism (London College of Communication).