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BA Economics and Politics

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Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Economics
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Course Score
B /78
Graduate Salary£33,000
Satisfaction81%
Degree Completion95%
Professional Jobs60%
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
£28,000
£39,000
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

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Administrative occupations
35%
02
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
25%
03
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
04
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Elementary occupations
10%
06
Media Professionals
★ Professional
10%
07
Sports and fitness occupations
★ Professional
10%

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 10 respondents (67% response rate)

90%
Teaching Quality
65%
Assessment & Feedback
66%
Academic Support
93%
Organisation
86%
Learning Resources
66%
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
5%
144-159
35%
160-175
30%
192-207
5%
208-223
10%
224-239
10%
240+
5%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
90%
Baccalaureate
10%

Accreditations

Data not provided

This provider hasn't submitted accreditation data to HESA for this course.

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

44%
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

95%
Continuation
60%
Professional Work
90%
Meaningful Role
75%
Career On Track