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BA Business Studies and Economics

University of Stirling
Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Business and Management
Course Score
B /72
Graduate Salary
£27,000
Satisfaction
90%
Degree Completion
90%
Professional Jobs
60%
Meaningful Work
90%

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

Business, Research and Administrative60%
Administrative55%
Finance52%
Business and public service associate48%
Media45%

🧭 Career Trajectories

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Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Business and Management graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£27,000
typical starting salary
£25,000
£31,500
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
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
25%
02
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
25%
03
Administrative occupations
25%
04
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
15%
05
Welfare and housing associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
06
Media Professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Protective service occupations
★ Professional
5%
09
Sports and fitness occupations
★ Professional
5%
10
Elementary occupations
5%

Outcomes

90%
Continuation
60%
Professional Work
90%
Meaningful Role
75%
Career On Track

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