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BSc Economics and Finance

London Metropolitan University

Institution
London Metropolitan University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Economics and Finance
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
UDBSECFN
Median salary
£27,000 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 16 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 80%
  • Learning opportunities: 83%
  • Assessment and feedback: 78%
  • Academic support: 78%
  • Organisation and management: 80%
  • Learning resources: 96%
  • Student voice: 77%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • Continued on course: 65%
  • Left higher education: 35%

What graduates do next

Based on about 86 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university

  • Working: 64%
  • Working and studying: 12%
  • Further study: 2%
  • Unemployed: 7%

Most common jobs

  • Welfare Professionals: 14%
  • Caring personal services: 12%
  • Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
  • Elementary occupations: 6%
  • Administrative occupations: 6%
  • Find their work meaningful: 78%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 66%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 68%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 520 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North West: 1%
  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
  • East Midlands: 1%
  • West Midlands: 1%
  • East of England: 8%
  • London: 79%
  • South East: 8%

Who gets in

Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • A levels: 80%
  • Other HE qualification: 15%
  • No formal qualifications: 5%

Accreditation & quality ratings

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

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BSc Economics and Finance at London Metropolitan University earn?

The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £27,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,500 and £36,000. The £27,000 median after five years is £21,500 less than the UK median for Economics.

What do graduates of BSc Economics and Finance at London Metropolitan University do next?

78% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).

Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Economics and Finance at London Metropolitan University?

80% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.

What grades do I need for BSc Economics and Finance at London Metropolitan University?

The average entrant had 58 UCAS points.

How many students continue on BSc Economics and Finance at London Metropolitan University?

65% of students continued into their second year, and 35% left higher education.