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BA Economics and Finance

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Full-time3 YearsSubject: Economics
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Course Score
B /77
Graduate Salary£31,000
Satisfaction84%
Degree Completion96%
Professional Jobs90%
Meaningful Work65%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Economics graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£31,000
typical starting salary
£28,000
£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
Administrative occupations
10%
03
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
04
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Quality and Regulatory Professionals
★ Professional
10%
06
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
10%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (00601)
00601
Note: 1
Recognised Professional Body (03402)
03402
Note: 1
Recognised Professional Body (07501)
07501
Note: 1

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 55 respondents (70% response rate)

86%
Teaching Quality
78%
Assessment & Feedback
69%
Academic Support
84%
Organisation
84%
Learning Resources
70%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Manchester
Average Weekly Rent
£145
Est. Annual Total£12,480
📊2% 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

<48
5%
48-63
6%
64-79
2%
112-127
8%
128-143
5%
144-159
10%
160-175
10%
176-191
6%
192-207
6%
208-223
13%
224-239
8%
240+
6%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
64%
Foundation
20%
Baccalaureate
15%
Degree
1%

Accreditations

✓

Recognised Professional Body (00601)

00601

✓

Recognised Professional Body (03402)

03402

✓

Recognised Professional Body (07501)

07501

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

49%
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
18%Teaching

Outcomes

96%
Continuation
90%
Professional Work
65%
Meaningful Role
65%
Career On Track