BSc Economics
What students say
Based on about 24 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 99%
- Learning opportunities: 95%
- Assessment and feedback: 98%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 98%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 99%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 95 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 25%
- London: 57%
- South East: 11%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- A degree: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Economics at University of Hertfordshire earn?
The median salary is £27,500 after 3 years, £36,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,000 and £46,000. The £36,500 median after five years is £12,000 less than the UK median for Economics.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Economics at University of Hertfordshire?
99% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Economics at University of Hertfordshire?
The average entrant had 106 UCAS points.
Does BSc Economics at University of Hertfordshire include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Economics at University of Hertfordshire?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.