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BSc Economics and Mathematical Sciences

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Part-timeSubject: Economics
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Course Score
B /78
Graduate Salary£39,000
Satisfaction90%
Degree Completion52%
Professional Jobs45%
Meaningful Work80%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Economics graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£39,000
typical starting salary
£30,000
£50,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Economics graduates nationally earn £20,000–£70,000 (2276 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
Administrative occupations
35%
02
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
20%
03
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
15%
04
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
5%
05
Research and Development (RandD) and Other Research Professionals
★ Professional
5%
06
Skilled trades occupations
5%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (08602)
08602
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 500 respondents (53% response rate)

93%
Teaching Quality
92%
Assessment & Feedback
95%
Academic Support
95%
Organisation
91%
Learning Resources
76%
Student Voice

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Entry Qualifications

A-level
44%
Other HE
22%
Degree
17%
Other
15%
No qualifications
2%

Accreditations

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Recognised Professional Body (08602)

08602

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

72%Information Technology
60%Business, Research and Administrative
55%Administrative
48%Business and public service associate
4%Skilled trades

Outcomes

52%
Continuation
45%
Professional Work
80%
Meaningful Role
70%
Career On Track