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BA Business Economics

University of Greenwich

Institution
University of Greenwich
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Business Economics
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
K0035
Median salary
£36,000 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 19 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 86%
  • Learning opportunities: 80%
  • Assessment and feedback: 86%
  • Academic support: 85%
  • Organisation and management: 85%
  • Learning resources: 85%
  • Student voice: 84%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 45 students who started

  • Continued on course: 85%
  • Gained a higher qualification: 5%
  • Left higher education: 10%

What graduates do next

Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 80%

Most common jobs

  • Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
  • Managers, directors and senior officials: 20%
  • Administrative occupations: 15%
  • Sales occupations: 15%
  • Information Technology Professionals: 5%
  • Find their work meaningful: 55%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 20%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 105 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
  • East Midlands: 2%
  • East of England: 11%
  • London: 66%
  • South East: 16%
  • South West: 3%

Who gets in

Based on about 45 students who started

  • A levels: 95%
  • Other HE qualification: 5%

Accreditation & quality ratings

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

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BA Business Economics at University of Greenwich earn?

The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £28,000 after 3 years, £36,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,000 and £47,000. The £36,000 median after five years is £12,500 less than the UK median for Economics.

What do graduates of BA Business Economics at University of Greenwich do next?

80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).

Are students happy with the teaching on BA Business Economics at University of Greenwich?

86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.

What grades do I need for BA Business Economics at University of Greenwich?

The average entrant had 100 UCAS points.

Does BA Business Economics at University of Greenwich include a placement year or year abroad?

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

How many students continue on BA Business Economics at University of Greenwich?

85% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.