Economics
University of HertfordshireCourse Overview
The BSc (Hons) Economics at University of Hertfordshire is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in Hatfield, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. This degree is designed for future economists, analysts, and finance professionals who want to understand how economies function and how to make informed decisions in business, policy, and financial contexts. Whether you choose to study economics or economics and finance, this course equips you with a deep understanding of economic theory, applied skills, and the analytical tools needed to solve real-world problems. You’ll explore topics such as micro and macroeconomics, data analysis, financial markets, public policy, and econometrics. Home/uk fees are £9,790 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, a 84% continuation rate, and 72% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBB |
| UCAS Points | 120 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£15,500
per year
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Hertfordshire
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £25,000 | £28,000 | £35,000 |
| 3 years | £24,000 | £27,500 | £37,000 |
| 5 years | £30,000 | £36,500 | £46,000 |
UK subject average: £32,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £9,000 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-02-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-02-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
Overall
National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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