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BSc Economics and Politics

University of Bristol🥈 TEF Silver
Full-time3 YearsSubject: Economics
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Course Score
B /79
Graduate Salary£30,000
Satisfaction81%
Degree Completion100%
Professional Jobs90%
Meaningful Work85%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Economics graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£30,000
typical starting salary
£26,000
£35,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Economics graduates nationally earn £20,000–£54,000 (1861 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
40%
02
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
35%
03
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
04
Administrative occupations
5%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (03401)
03401
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 35 respondents (77% response rate)

78%
Teaching Quality
70%
Assessment & Feedback
65%
Academic Support
80%
Organisation
87%
Learning Resources
67%
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

128-143
20%
144-159
15%
160-175
20%
176-191
30%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
90%
Other HE
5%
Other
5%

Accreditations

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Recognised Professional Body (03401)

03401

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

55%
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

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

Outcomes

100%
Continuation
90%
Professional Work
85%
Meaningful Role
90%
Career On Track