BSc Financial Economics
University of St Andrews
Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Economics
Course Score
A /81
Graduate Salary
£33,500Satisfaction
N/ADegree Completion
100%Professional Jobs
75%Meaningful Work
100%Expected Starting Salary
below national medianTypical starting salary for Economics graduates
Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£33,500
typical starting salary
£30,000
£36,000
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
60%
55%
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