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BA Economics

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Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadFoundation YearSubject: Economics
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Course Score
B /74
Graduate Salary£30,000
Satisfaction86%
Degree Completion95%
Professional Jobs60%
Meaningful Work75%

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
£25,000
£36,000
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
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
20%
02
Administrative occupations
15%
03
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
15%
04
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
15%
05
Artistic, literary and media occupations
★ Professional
5%
06
Caring personal services
5%
07
Elementary occupations
5%
08
Protective service occupations
★ Professional
5%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (03401)
03401
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 30 respondents (82% response rate)

87%
Teaching Quality
79%
Assessment & Feedback
71%
Academic Support
92%
Organisation
83%
Learning Resources
76%
Student Voice

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🚦 Will I Get In?

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Past Accepted Tariffs

112-127
60%
128-143
35%
160-175
5%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
75%
Other HE
15%
Baccalaureate
5%
Degree
5%

Accreditations

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Recognised Professional Body (03401)

03401

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

44%
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
32%Artistic, literary and media

Outcomes

95%
Continuation
60%
Professional Work
75%
Meaningful Role
80%
Career On Track