University course · real outcomes from HESA / Discover Uni · part of Careermash
University degree
Economics and Finance
Qahe (Lm) Limited
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
full-time
Worth knowing: about 35% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
Robin · your guide
Here's the honest picture on this course - what you'd study, whether you'd likely get in, what it pays, and where it leads. Everything's real data.
About this course
Discover the precise economic methods, quantitative techniques and up-to-date analytical tools you need for a financially-focused career in economics on this degree course. You'll explore current debates about the relationship between economics, finance and society while our Financial Research and Trading Room will give you direct access to Bloomberg, the leading financial services provider of market data. The teaching staff include expert advisors to the European Commission, the UK Treasury and other prestigious institutions.
Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
<48 pts25%
48-63 pts10%
64-79 pts20%
80-95 pts5%
96-111 pts10%
How they qualified
80% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels80%
other higher education15%
no formal qualifications5%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts Pay & prospects
78%
In work or further study after
65%
Continue past first year
87%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£23,000
3 years on
£27,000
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Caring personal services12%
Welfare ProfessionalsHighly skilled14%
Welfare and housing associate professionalsHighly skilled10%
Elementary occupations6%
Protective service occupationsHighly skilled6%
Administrative occupations6%
Sales occupations6%
Teaching ProfessionalsHighly skilled5%
What students say National Student Survey
87%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching80%
Assessment & feedback78%
Academic support83%
Well organised77%
Learning resources94%
Student community91%
In students' own words
★★★★☆
A great decision
I was sceptical before starting — now I'd recommend it to anyone. The best part: the opportunity to do independent research in the final year is a highlight. If I'm honest, accommodation allocation was stressful in the first year. On the ci…
Final year · Part-time
★★★★☆
Worth it overall
It's been a mixed experience, but mostly positive. The best part: the consulting projects with real companies genuinely prepare you for the working world. If I'm honest, the timetable has some awkward 9am / Friday afternoon slots. On the ci…
Final year · Full-time
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Where this degree can lead
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