Economics and Finance (with a professional placement year)
University of SussexCourse Overview
Offered by University of Sussex, the BSc (Hons) Economics and Finance (with a professional placement year) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in business and management. Based in Brighton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Top 200 in the world for Economics and Econometrics (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025) 10th in the UK for Economics and Finance (Research.com Best Universities Ranking 2025) Top 20 in the UK for Business and Economics (The Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2025) About the course Develop the advanced skills and knowledge in economics and finance essential for a career in financial services. You’ll study economics and finance at both macroeconomics and microeconomics levels, while developing your understanding of economic principles th... International tuition fees are £23,500 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 87% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £29,000 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 76% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | ABB You must have GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics, with at least grade 6 (or grade B). We will also consider applicants with grade 5 in Maths if you are taking A-level Accounting, Business, Chemistry, Economics, Maths, Physics, Psychology or an LIBF Diploma in Financial Studies or Level 3 Certificate in Core Maths (grade B). AAT accounting qualifications can be used as an alternative to the grade 6 GCSE Maths requirement. You should also have a broad range of GCSEs grade 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects. |
| International Baccalaureate | 32 points This score should be from the full IB Diploma. |
| UCAS Points | 128 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£23,500
per year
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.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Sussex
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £26,000 | £30,000 | £33,500 |
| 3 years | £25,000 | £29,000 | £34,000 |
| 5 years | £33,000 | £40,500 | £51,500 |
UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £11,500 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH17-01-07). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
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Student Satisfaction
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