BSc Economics
London Metropolitan University
What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 92%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 60%
- Gained a higher qualification: 10%
- Left higher education: 30%
What graduates do next
Based on about 70 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 63%
- Working and studying: 12%
- Further study: 3%
- Unemployed: 9%
Most common jobs
- Welfare Professionals: 19%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 9%
- Administrative occupations: 6%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 520 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 79%
- South East: 8%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Economics at London Metropolitan University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £27,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,500 and £36,000. The £27,000 median after five years is £21,500 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Economics at London Metropolitan University do next?
77% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Economics at London Metropolitan University?
93% 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 London Metropolitan University?
The average entrant had 85 UCAS points.
Does BSc Economics at London Metropolitan University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Economics at London Metropolitan University?
60% of students continued into their second year, and 30% left higher education.