Economics/English Literature MA (Hons)

In studying economics you will learn how individuals and society make choices about how scarce resources are used, what products are produced and who gets to consume them. These choices depend on evaluating costs, benefits, risks and effects on others. You will explore all aspects of literature in English from early modern to postmodern, benefiting from our expertise in a wide range of areas, including American, Irish & postcolonial literatures, critical theory, creative writing, and the relationship between literature and other arts, media & science. <br/><br/><strong>Why study this course at the University of Glasgow?</strong> <br/><br/>You will gain a deep understanding of how markets function and you will have the opportunity to explore fields such as government policy, developing countries, the economics of business and international trade and finance. <br/><br/>Coupled with a diverse, inclusive community and access to cutting-edge resources, our programme empowers you to analyse and address real-world economic challenges, preparing you for impactful careers in a range of industries. The Adam Smith Business School is tripled accredited. Triple-crown accreditation signals the Adam Smith Business School meets the highest global standards in education and research. This recognition validates the quality of education provided and enhances graduates’ employability, placing us in the top league of international business schools. You will benefit from access to the University’s world-class Hunterian collection and the Library’s Special Collections, with strengths in the 18th and 19th centuries, travel, illuminated manuscripts and significant single-author holdings. <br/><br/><strong>Career Prospects?</strong> <br/><br/>Our graduates develop skills in research, analysis, communication, teamworking, decision making and problem solving. Recent graduates have been employed, among many other organisations, by: <br/><br/>EY <br/><br/>Morgan Stanley <br/><br/>Shell <br/><br/>Scottish Government <br/><br/>National Australia Group Europe <br/><br/>Hays plc. A degree in English Literature is highly respected in the current job market, not just by employers in the arts, education and media sectors but also in public relations, finance, business and technology. This is because graduates in English Literature possess valuable skills for the future, such as argumentation, cognitive flexibility, coordinating with others, creativity and critical analysis and we work hard, with the support of our careers support advisers, to prepare our students for a wide range of future employment.