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BSc Economics and Finance

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Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Economics
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Course Score
A /81
Graduate Salary£33,000
Satisfaction83%
Degree Completion91%
Professional Jobs80%
Meaningful Work90%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Economics graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£33,000
typical starting salary
£27,000
£35,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Economics graduates nationally earn £20,000–£54,000 (3018 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
50%
02
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
20%
03
Administrative occupations
10%
04
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
5%
06
Protective service occupations
★ Professional
3%
07
Media Professionals
★ Professional
2%
08
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
2%
09
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
2%
10
Skilled trades occupations
2%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (00901)
00901
Note: 0
Recognised Professional Body (05501)
05501
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 80 respondents (57% response rate)

80%
Teaching Quality
71%
Assessment & Feedback
52%
Academic Support
80%
Organisation
89%
Learning Resources
74%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Leeds
Average Weekly Rent
£135
Est. Annual Total£11,760
🎉7% 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

112-127
2%
128-143
12%
144-159
15%
160-175
6%
176-191
6%
192-207
2%
208-223
3%
224-239
2%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
95%
Baccalaureate
5%

Accreditations

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Recognised Professional Body (00901)

00901

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Recognised Professional Body (05501)

05501

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

50%
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%Business, Research and Administrative
55%Administrative
52%Finance
48%Business and public service associate
45%Media

Outcomes

91%
Continuation
80%
Professional Work
90%
Meaningful Role
90%
Career On Track