BA Economics
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BA Economics (10031) at the University of Essex for 2027 entry so far.
What students say
Based on about 6 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 96%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 100%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started
- Continued on course: 45%
- Gained a higher qualification: 40%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 30%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 25%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 60%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 155 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 20%
- London: 58%
- South East: 8%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 35%
- Other HE qualification: 65%
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 BA Economics at University of Essex earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £30,000 after 3 years, £38,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,000 and £53,500. The £38,500 median after five years is £10,000 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BA Economics at University of Essex do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Economics at University of Essex?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Economics at University of Essex?
The average entrant had 114 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Economics at University of Essex?
45% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.