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BSc Economics with Foundation Year
The University of Surrey🥈 TEF Silver
Full-time4 YearsSubject: Economics
Course Score
A /82
Graduate Salary
£34,000Satisfaction
89%Degree Completion
80%Professional Jobs
90%Meaningful Work
80%Expected Starting Salary
below national medianTypical starting salary for Economics graduates
Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£34,000
typical starting salary
£30,000
£40,000
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
Based on Anthropic research
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%
55%
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