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BSc Economics and Finance

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Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadFoundation YearSubject: Economics
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Course Score
B /70
Graduate Salary
£30,000
Satisfaction
86%
Degree Completion
95%
Professional Jobs
60%
Meaningful Work
55%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni
Recognised By

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
£33,500
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

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

45%
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
55%Administrative
52%Finance
48%Business and public service associate
40%Sales

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
40%
02
Sales occupations
25%
03
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
04
Elementary occupations
10%
05
Administrative occupations
5%
06
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
5%

Outcomes

95%
Continuation
60%
Professional Work
55%
Meaningful Role
50%
Career On Track