Graduates can work as economic consultants, offering expertise to governments, organisations, and businesses seeking guidance on economics matters such as economic forecasting, cost-benefit analysis and policy impact assessments. 

Graduates may focus on environmental economics, studying the economic impact of environmental policies and sustainability initiatives.

Alumni can pursue careers as financial analysts, assessing investment opportunities, conducting risk assessments, and providing financial advice.

Graduates can take on roles as policy analysts, evaluating the impact of economic policies and proposing recommendations to governments and organisations.

Graduates skilled in data analysis can find roles as data analysts, using data to inform business decisions and economic forecasting.

Thinking of a career in academia? The best way to prepare yourself is to follow a Research Master's programme before you commence with your PhD. The Research Master's programme in Economics, Finance and Econometrics is offered by the Tinbergen Institute. It offers you access to a doctoral programme at the UvA or another university.

We offer thriving English-taught PhD programmes with excellent opportunities if you want to embark on a doctoral thesis following your Master’s.