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BSc Economics ( ) with Year in Industry

SOAS University of London

Institution
SOAS University of London
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Economics (BSc) with Year in Industry
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
K1_ECONOMICS_YI
Median salary
£45,000 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 113 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university

  • Teaching on my course: 89%
  • Learning opportunities: 85%
  • Assessment and feedback: 73%
  • Academic support: 81%
  • Organisation and management: 75%
  • Learning resources: 82%
  • Student voice: 70%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 140 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • Continued on course: 91%
  • Left higher education: 9%

What graduates do next

Based on about 28 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 60%
  • Working and studying: 10%
  • Further study: 5%
  • Unemployed: 10%

Most common jobs

  • Sales occupations: 20%
  • Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
  • Finance Professionals: 10%
  • Administrative occupations: 10%
  • Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
  • Find their work meaningful: 80%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 40%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 55%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 65 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North West: 2%
  • West Midlands: 2%
  • East of England: 5%
  • London: 83%
  • South East: 9%
  • South West: 1%

Who gets in

Based on about 130 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • A levels: 92%
  • Baccalaureate: 2%
  • A degree: 1%
  • Other qualifications: 5%

Accreditation & quality ratings

TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BSc Economics ( ) with Year in Industry at SOAS University of London earn?

The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £35,000 after 3 years, £45,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £35,500 and £62,000. The £45,000 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for Economics.

What do graduates of BSc Economics ( ) with Year in Industry at SOAS University of London do next?

75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).

Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Economics ( ) with Year in Industry at SOAS University of London?

89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.

What grades do I need for BSc Economics ( ) with Year in Industry at SOAS University of London?

The average entrant had 120 UCAS points.

Does BSc Economics ( ) with Year in Industry at SOAS University of London include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has a compulsory placement year.

How many students continue on BSc Economics ( ) with Year in Industry at SOAS University of London?

91% of students continued into their second year, and 9% left higher education.