BA Economics
The University of Sheffield🥈 TEF Silver
Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Economics
Course Score
B /77
Graduate Salary
£30,000Satisfaction
88%Degree Completion
93%Professional Jobs
75%Meaningful Work
80%Expected Starting Salary
below national medianTypical starting salary for Economics graduates
Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£30,000
typical starting salary
£27,500
£34,000
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
AI & Your Career
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High Exposure
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Graduate Roles by AI Exposure
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