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BA Business Economics

Whitefield Academy Trust
Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Business and Management
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Course Score
B /69
Graduate Salary
£30,000
Satisfaction
86%
Degree Completion
85%
Professional Jobs
60%
Meaningful Work
55%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni
The Faculty

AI & Your Career

Based on real AI use at work (Anthropic research, 2026)

43%
High AI impact

Average across where this course's graduates actually work

AI is already doing some of the work in these jobs. People who learn to use AI tools will have a real edge, though the more routine roles may thin out over time.

AI impact by graduate destination

Information Technology72%
Business, Research and Administrative60%
Administrative55%
Business and public service associate48%
Sales40%

🧭 Career Trajectories

This degree creates strong direct pathways into the jobs market. Explore the full career profiles and AI projections on our sister hub, WhatCareer.

Expected Starting Salary

above national median

Typical starting salary for Business and Management graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£30,000
typical starting salary
£26,500
£32,500
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Business and Management graduates nationally earn £20,000-£55,000 (1440 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
25%
02
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
20%
03
Sales occupations
15%
04
Administrative occupations
15%
05
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
5%
06
Elementary occupations
5%
07
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
5%

Explore Career Pathways

Detailed guides and day-in-the-life profiles for careers related to this degree.

Outcomes

85%
Continuation
60%
Professional Work
55%
Meaningful Role
45%
Career On Track

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