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BSc Economics

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Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Economics
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Course Score
B /75
Graduate Salary£30,000
Satisfaction85%
Degree Completion92%
Professional Jobs70%
Meaningful Work80%

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
£28,000
£32,000
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
Administrative occupations
20%
03
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
04
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
10%
05
Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals
★ Professional
5%
06
Welfare and housing associate professionals
★ 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 — 85 respondents (79% response rate)

80%
Teaching Quality
79%
Assessment & Feedback
73%
Academic Support
86%
Organisation
88%
Learning Resources
77%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Leicester
Average Weekly Rent
£115
Est. Annual Total£10,450
🎉17% cheaper 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

80-95
1%
96-111
30%
112-127
42%
128-143
17%
144-159
5%
160-175
4%
176-191
1%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
96%
Other HE
2%
Baccalaureate
1%
No qualifications
1%

Accreditations

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Recognised Professional Body (03401)

03401

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

46%
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

55%Administrative
52%Finance
48%Business and public service associate
30%Managers, directors and senior officials
25%Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction

Outcomes

92%
Continuation
70%
Professional Work
80%
Meaningful Role
65%
Career On Track