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BSc Economics

University of Bradford

Institution
University of Bradford
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Economics
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
UECO4UFJ-D002
Median salary
£32,000 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 19 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 85%
  • Learning opportunities: 75%
  • Assessment and feedback: 77%
  • Academic support: 81%
  • Organisation and management: 83%
  • Learning resources: 84%
  • Student voice: 81%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Continued on course: 70%
  • Left higher education: 30%

What graduates do next

Based on about 6 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 80%
  • Further study: 10%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North West: 15%
  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 50%
  • East Midlands: 5%
  • West Midlands: 5%
  • East of England: 5%
  • London: 15%
  • South East: 5%

Who gets in

Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • A levels: 100%

Accreditation & quality ratings

TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BSc Economics at University of Bradford earn?

The median salary is £28,000 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £42,500. The £32,000 median after five years is £16,500 less than the UK median for Economics.

What do graduates of BSc Economics at University of Bradford do next?

90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).

Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Economics at University of Bradford?

85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.

What grades do I need for BSc Economics at University of Bradford?

The average entrant had 119 UCAS points.

Does BSc Economics at University of Bradford include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.

How many students continue on BSc Economics at University of Bradford?

70% of students continued into their second year, and 30% left higher education.