Courses included on this page
On this page find Graduate Outcomes Survey data for 2020/21 and 2021/22 leavers for the following course(s):
- International Development with Economics BSc
Note: Data combined for multiple years due to small cohort sizes
Example job titles
- Associate in Project Finance
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Graduate Management Consultant
- Development Officer
- Events Coordinator
- Legal Assistant
- Programme Coordinator
- Risk Advisory Consultant
- Secondary School Teacher
- Senior Case Worker
Example employers
- Bank of England
- Cap Gemini
- Deloitte
- Devon County Council
- Distill Ventures
- KPMG
- Meta
- Mott Macdonald
- NHS Leadership Academy
- Novia Financial
- Teach First
- The Social Mobility Foundation
Response rates to survey
| Response rate | |
|---|---|
| Total in 2020/21 and 2021/22 cohorts 1 | 65 |
| % response rate | 68% |
Graduate Outcomes by activity
| Activity summary | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Work for an employer 2 | 73% |
| Further study, training or research | 16% |
| Self-employed/own business | 2% |
| Other 3 | 2% |
| Unemployed 4 | 7% |
| Total 5 | 100% |
Occupations, industries and skills
Graduates of International Development with Economics programmes acquire a comprehensive understanding of economic principles and development economics within global and local contexts. Their skillset includes analytical and critical thinking, teamwork, qualitative and quantitative research abilities, data evaluation and crafting arguments for diverse audiences. These capabilities make them highly desirable to employers across various sectors.
Industries
Career pathways for these graduates are hugely versatile. They secure positions in local and national government, financial services, technology, consulting and not-for-profit organisations. Their transferable skill, including analytical thinking, research proficiency, teamwork and time management, prove valuable across public, private and third sectors.
Occupations
Typical roles include civil service positions, management and business consultancy, financial analysis, marketing and public relations, human resources, recruitment and research. Graduates excel in environments that require analysis of societal challenges at local, national and international levels. Their strong critical thinking and communication abilities make them particularly suited to careers in policy development, finance, consulting and research.
Graduate Outcomes explained
The Graduate Outcomes Survey is the UK's largest social survey, capturing the activities and perspectives of graduates 15 months after graduation. The University of Bath has an excellent graduate employment record, featuring in the top ten for graduate prospects in three major national league tables 6. Read more about the survey and overall statistics for Bath's graduates on What do first degree Bath graduates do?