Welcome to your undergraduate open day

We hope you enjoy your visit. Here you can access exclusive Open Day content, explore and compare our courses, and hear from students and alumni from the School of Economics.

Resources

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Careers support

As a student at the School of Economics, you'll receive support from a dedicated economics employment advisor, the University's Careers Service, and the Faculty Professional Liaison Network.

You'll get:

  • Help with your CV, applications and interviews.
  • Access to bespoke online career development courses.
  • Careers fairs and events to meet top employers. 
  • Part-time work, volunteering and internship opportunities.
  • specialist mentoring schemes.

Bristol economics graduates

Our graduates go on to excel in a range of careers in private, public, and third sector roles - in finance, international trade, labour markets, environmental change, public policy, economic history, developing economies, and more. Many graduates also progress to postgraduate study. 

Why choose economics at Bristol?

  • Competitive salaries: After 5 years, Bristol Economics graduates typically earn between £44,000 to £87,000 (discoveruni.gov.uk, 2025).
  • Above average earnings: On average, after 5 years Bristol Economics graduates earn £57,500; 28% more than UK economics graduates overall (discoveruni.gov.uk, 2025).
  • Access to top recruiters: We are the 5th most targeted university by top UK employers (High Fliers 2024).

Realising my ambition: Govind's experience

"The course is invaluable to my future career plans" – Govind, BSc Economics and Finance (2024).