BSc Economics
What students say
Based on about 29 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 77%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 30%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 75 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 11%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 42%
- South East: 32%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 65 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
- No formal qualifications: 4%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Economics at Oxford Brookes University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £30,000 after 3 years, £46,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £34,500 and £63,000. The £46,500 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Economics at Oxford Brookes University do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Economics at Oxford Brookes University?
77% 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 Oxford Brookes University?
The average entrant had 113 UCAS points.
Does BSc Economics at Oxford Brookes University 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 Oxford Brookes University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.