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BSc Economics with Foundation Year

The University of Surrey🥈 TEF Silver
Full-time4 YearsSubject: Economics
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Course Score
A /82
Graduate Salary£34,000
Satisfaction89%
Degree Completion80%
Professional Jobs90%
Meaningful Work80%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical 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

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
45%
02
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
25%
03
Administrative occupations
10%
04
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Sports and fitness occupations
★ Professional
10%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (03401)
03401
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 130 respondents (73% response rate)

89%
Teaching Quality
81%
Assessment & Feedback
81%
Academic Support
92%
Organisation
91%
Learning Resources
81%
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

80-95
30%
96-111
55%
112-127
10%
144-159
5%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
100%

Accreditations

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Recognised Professional Body (03401)

03401

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

43%
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
30%Managers, directors and senior officials
5%Sports and fitness

Outcomes

80%
Continuation
90%
Professional Work
80%
Meaningful Role
65%
Career On Track