BSc Economics
What students say
Based on about 19 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 93%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 86%
- Gained a higher qualification: 1%
- Left higher education: 7%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 6%
What graduates do next
Based on about 21 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 25%
- Administrative occupations: 20%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 20 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 10%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 25%
- South East: 5%
- Wales: 5%
- Scotland: 45%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Economics at University of Stirling earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £38,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £52,500. The £38,000 median after five years is £10,500 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Economics at University of Stirling 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 Stirling?
93% 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 Stirling?
The average entrant had 145 UCAS points.
Does BSc Economics at University of Stirling include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Economics at University of Stirling?
86% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.