Economics BSc (Hons)
University of Greenwich
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 20 graduates of Economics BSc (Hons) at University of Greenwich for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Economics.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Economics
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Economics at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £25500 | £25500 | £31500 |
25-75 percentile range | £23500 - £27000 | £21000 - £31000 | £25500 - £40500 |
All Economics courses of University of Greenwich
Salary of all UK Graduates of Economics
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £30101 | £31974 | £42762 |
25-75 percentile range | £25019 - £35263 | £24892 - £42048 | £30343 - £57314 |
All Economics courses in the UK
Course Description
Economics at Greenwich aims to provide you with the intellectual abilities and analytical tools to understand, analyse and act upon the most challenging issues of our time.
We believe economics must help to build and more equitably share prosperity, create meaningful employment, and ensure the transition to a carbon-neutral future. We have responded to calls from students and industry alike to change the way we do economics: we are a national leader in applied real-world economics that learns from history and embraces diversity.
Our BSc Economics degree gives you the option to specialise in finance after your first year, or you can continue in the standard degree programme.
In your time with us you will gain the knowledge and skills essential for either graduate employment or post-graduate study. Our graduates have pursued successful careers in industry, finance, the civil service, NGOs, research and education.
What you should know about this course
- Specialise with the BSc Economics with Finance endorsement, which involves taking specific courses in years 2 and 3, helping towards professional accreditation (CFA)
- Enhance your data-handling skills through free Reuter Certification and OANDA trading platforms.
- Our courses in Economics are ranked in TOP 3 for satisfaction in London (The Complete University Guide League Tables 2023)
- Our courses in Economics are ranked in TOP 10 in London for graduate prospects (The Complete University Guide League Tables 2023)
- Economics students can earn up to £32k on graduation (HESA 2021)
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Economics BSc (Hons) at University of Greenwich
30% | Elementary occupations |
30% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
15% | Business and public service associate professionals |
10% | Caring personal services |
5% | Other Health Professionals |
5% | Administrative occupations |
5% | Finance Professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, Access to HE and all other qualifications with UCAS Tariff points.
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Economics BSc (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
EU | £15100 | year 1 |
International | £15100 | year 1 |
EU | £17000 | year 1 |
International | £17000 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
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Average student cost of living in London
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
- year 2
- year 3
University Rankings
Positions of University of Greenwich in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Greenwich in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #56
- #70
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- Economics
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #58
- #71
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- Economics
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #35
- #301
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- Economics
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
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- #46
- #414
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- Economics
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
See all 27 university rankings of University of Greenwich
About University of Greenwich
The University of Greenwich operates on government funding, and is based in London and Kent, England. The university’s main campus, the Old Royal Naval College, as well as its Avery Hill campus are located in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, in Greater London. Its satellite campus in Medway, Kent is part of a collaboration with the University of Kent.
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Student composition of University of Greenwich
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Greenwich by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 15845
- postgraduates:
- 5550
- Total:
- 21395
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Economics”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
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Economics and Sport & Exercise Science BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | 84% | 0% | 20% | £9250 | £12500 | 122 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
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Economics and Finance BSc (Hons) | University of Derby | 85% | 0% | 15% | £9250 | £14900 | 98 | Derby | On campus Full-time | |
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 27 October, 2023
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023