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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: L101
Economics
University of EssexColchester, England
3 yearsDuration
£22,600Per Year (Intl)
£31,000Avg. Graduate Salary
85%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BSc (Hons) Economics at University of Essex is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in Colchester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. What will a post Covid -19 world look like? Can you predict when the economy will recover? How will we adapt to overcome the challenges posed by pandemic uncertainty? International tuition fees are £22,600 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 85% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £30,000 within three years.
What You'll Learn
Microeconomic Principles and Theory
Macroeconomic Analysis and Policy
Quantitative Methods for Economics
Research Methods and Data Analysis
Public Economics and Policy
Health Economics and Wellbeing
Development Economics and Global Challenges
Applied Economics Project
UCAS Code:L101
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 128 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 60 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£22,600
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£67,800
Home Student Fee
£9,535
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Essex
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £26,000 | £31,000 | £34,000 |
| 3 years | £24,000 | £30,000 | £37,500 |
| 5 years | £32,000 | £38,500 | £53,500 |
UK subject average: £32,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£30,000
UK average
£32,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 20% above UK average salary
This course
£38,500
UK average
£32,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £8,500 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15-02-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
50%Working
5%Studying
30%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
91%
Overall
Teaching on my course
85%Learning opportunities
88%Assessment and feedback
85%Academic support
96%Organisation and management
100%Learning resources
97%Student voice
86%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
45%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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About University of Essex
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