This degree course will develop much needed skills and abilities in successful students. Specifically the course will create graduates who have an in depth knowledge of economic principles and of the social policy environment which should be valuable in general management in both the private and public sectors.
This course would provide access to a range of career opportunities, as demonstrated by the following recent job advertisements:
- Policy Analyst charity
- Graduate Policy Advisor central government
- Policy Assurance Officer housing association
- European Advisor policy organisation
A range of career opportunities will be available, covering regional, national and international organisations. This will include by public sector and not for profit sector organisations as demonstrated by the examples provided above. There would also be opportunities in the business sector in terms of market research, trade associations and lobbying organisations.