Subject Guide

Economics

Compare Economics degrees, uncover real graduate earnings, check student satisfaction, and make an informed decision about your future.

Full UK Coverage Official HESA Data Career Outcomes
Average Graduate Salary
£28,000
Real earnings 15 months after graduation (Full-time)
Total Courses539
Data SourceOffice for Students
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AI Impact
Medium

BScEconomics and Finance (Extended Degree)

University of Northumbria at Newcastle
FT4YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied80%
Drop-out14%
Salary (3yr)£21k
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BScEconomics with International Finance and Banking

Nottingham Trent University
FTAbroad
Satisfied
Drop-out
Salary (3yr)£29k
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BScEconomics

University of Dundee
FTAbroad
Satisfied
Drop-out15%
Salary£27k
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MAFinancial Economics

University of Dundee
FTAbroad
Satisfied81%
Drop-out15%
Salary£27k
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BScEconomics and Mathematics (Including Placement Year)

The University of Essex
FT
Satisfied
Drop-out65%
Salary (3yr)£30k
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BScEconomics with Placement Year

The University of Reading
FT
Satisfied83%
Drop-out15%
Salary£28k
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BScMathematics with Finance and Economics

City St George's, University of London
FTPlacement
Satisfied
Drop-out25%
Salary (3yr)£32k
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BScEconomics with a Professional Placement Year

Cardiff University
FT
Satisfied
Drop-out
Salary (3yr)£32k
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MABusiness Economics with Marketing

University of Dundee
FTAbroad
Satisfied81%
Drop-out15%
Salary£29k
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BScEconomics

University of London
FT3Y
Satisfied
Drop-out
Salary (subject)£28k*
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BScFinancial Economics and Management

University of St Andrews
FTAbroad
Satisfied
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£39k
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MAEconomics/Greek

University of Glasgow
PTAbroad
Satisfied
Drop-out
Salary (subject)£28k*
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BSc(Econ)Economics and International Finance

Queen Mary University of London
FT
Satisfied85%
Drop-out11%
Salary£33k
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BSc(Econ)Economics

Queen Mary University of London
FT
Satisfied85%
Drop-out
Salary (3yr)£36k
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MSciMathematics with Economics

University College London
FT
Satisfied86%
Drop-out4%
Salary£41k
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BAPhilosophy, Politics and Economics (Including Placement Year)

The University of Essex
FT
Satisfied87%
Drop-out65%
Salary£31k
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BSc(Econ)Economics and International Finance

Queen Mary University of London
FT
Satisfied85%
Drop-out15%
Salary£33k
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BScEconomics

The University of Leicester
FTPlacementAbroad
Satisfied83%
Drop-out8%
Salary£30k
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BSc(Econ)Finance

Queen Mary University of London
FT
Satisfied85%
Drop-out
Salary (3yr)£36k
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Medium

BAEconomics (Including Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
FT
Satisfied87%
Drop-out65%
Salary (3yr)£30k
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Medium

BScEconomics and Politics (Including Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
FT
Satisfied87%
Drop-out65%
Salary (3yr)£30k
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Medium

BScEconomics (Including Placement Year)

The University of Essex
FT
Satisfied100%
Drop-out25%
Salary£31k
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BAFinancial Economics and Accounting (Including Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
FT
Satisfied
Drop-out
Salary (3yr)£30k
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BAPhilosophy, Politics and Economics

Swansea University
FT
Satisfied
Drop-out
Salary (3yr)£22k
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Subject Snapshot

Total Courses539
Avg Graduate Salary£28,000
Data SourceOffice for Students