BSc Economics and Finance
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What students say
Based on about 31 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 70%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 10%
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: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 85%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 40 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- London: 10%
- Scotland: 85%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 50%
- A degree: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 40%
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Economics and Finance at University of Stirling earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £25,000 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,000 and £46,500. The £33,000 median after five years is £15,500 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Economics and Finance at University of Stirling do next?
100% 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 University of Stirling?
91% 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 University of Stirling?
The average entrant had 143 UCAS points.
Does BSc Economics and Finance 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 and Finance at University of Stirling?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.