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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BSc(Econ)Economics

Queen Mary University of London
FT
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Salary (3yr)£36k
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BAEconomics (with a professional placement year)

University of Sussex
FTFoundation
Satisfied85%
Drop-out0%
Salary£30k
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MAEconomics/Theatre Studies

University of Glasgow
PTAbroad
Satisfied
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Salary (subject)£28k*
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BAPhilosophy, Politics and Economics

Swansea University
FT
Satisfied93%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£22k
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BScEconomics

Loughborough University
FTAbroad
Satisfied85%
Drop-out4%
Salary£35k
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BScEconomics

The University of Bradford
FTPlacementAbroadFoundation
Satisfied91%
Drop-out30%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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BSc(Econ)Economics, Finance and Management

Queen Mary University of London
FT
Satisfied
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Salary (3yr)£32k
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BScEconomics and Data Analytics

The University of Leicester
FTPlacementAbroad
Satisfied
Drop-out
Salary (3yr)£30k
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BScBusiness Economics and Data Analytics with Foundation Year

The University of Surrey
FTAbroad
Satisfied
Drop-out
Salary (3yr)£40k
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BASocial Sciences (Including Placement Year)

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

Cardiff University
FT
Satisfied
Drop-out
Salary (3yr)£32k
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MAEconomics/English Literature

University of Glasgow
PTAbroad
Satisfied
Drop-out
Salary (subject)£28k*
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BAFinancial Economics

The University of Essex
FT
Satisfied87%
Drop-out95%
Salary£31k
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BAPhilosophy, Politics and Economics (Including Year Abroad)

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

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

The University of Leicester
FTPlacementAbroad
Satisfied83%
Drop-out8%
Salary£30k
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BScEconomics and Politics (Including Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
FT
Satisfied87%
Drop-out65%
Salary (3yr)£30k
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MEconEconomics (Including Placement Year)

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

University of Southampton
FT
Satisfied80%
Drop-out
Salary£32k
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BScFinancial Economics

University of St Andrews
FTAbroad
Satisfied
Drop-out0%
Salary£34k
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BAManagement Economics (Including Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
FT
Satisfied
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Salary (3yr)£30k
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BAManagement Economics

The University of Essex
FT
Satisfied87%
Drop-out85%
Salary£31k
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BScEconomics and Finance with Foundation Year

The University of Surrey
FTAbroad
Satisfied92%
Drop-out10%
Salary£34k
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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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Subject Snapshot

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