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BSc Economics and Finance

University of Bristol🥈 TEF Silver
Full-time3 YearsSubject: Economics
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Course Score
B /73
Graduate Salary£31,500
Satisfaction79%
Degree Completion80%
Professional Jobs75%
Meaningful Work70%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Economics graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£31,500
typical starting salary
£30,000
£35,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Economics graduates nationally earn £20,000–£54,000 (3018 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
50%
02
Administrative occupations
15%
03
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
04
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Elementary occupations
5%
06
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
5%
08
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
5%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (03401)
03401
Note: 1
Recognised Professional Body (07501)
07501
Note: 1

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 50 respondents (68% response rate)

78%
Teaching Quality
65%
Assessment & Feedback
62%
Academic Support
76%
Organisation
84%
Learning Resources
64%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Bristol
Average Weekly Rent
£165
Est. Annual Total£13,860
💸12% more expensive than the UK average

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🚦 Will I Get In?

Input your predicted A-Levels to see how you compare to last year's accepted students.

Past Accepted Tariffs

<48
2%
48-63
2%
80-95
2%
128-143
5%
144-159
14%
160-175
18%
176-191
6%
192-207
6%
208-223
5%
224-239
3%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
61%
Other HE
30%
Other
6%
Baccalaureate
2%
Access
1%
Degree
1%

Accreditations

✓

Recognised Professional Body (03401)

03401

✓

Recognised Professional Body (07501)

07501

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

49%
High Exposure

AI is actively being used in many tasks within this career, though human expertise remains important. Graduates who understand AI tools will have a competitive advantage.

Graduate Roles by AI Exposure

72%Information Technology
60%Business, Research and Administrative
55%Administrative
52%Finance
48%Business and public service associate

Outcomes

80%
Continuation
75%
Professional Work
70%
Meaningful Role
80%
Career On Track