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BSc (Hons) Economics

Queen's University Belfast

1 Location : Queen's University Belfast

Course details


Study mode

Full time

Length

3 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Not Available

Foundation year

Not Available

Study mode

Full time

Length

3 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Not Available

Foundation year

Not Available

Course data summary

Average Earnings

£25,000

15 months after the course for Economics graduates at Queen's University Belfast

Employment

95%

go on to work and/or study

15 months after the course for BSc (Hons) Economics graduates at Queen's University Belfast

65%

are using what they learnt during their studies in their current work

15 months after the course for BSc (Hons) Economics graduates at Queen's University Belfast

Student Satisfaction

64%

Overall I am satisfied with the quality of the course.

Final year BSc BSc (Hons) Economics students at Queen's University Belfast

68%

Staff value students’ views and opinions about the course.

Final year BSc (Hons) Economics students at Queen's University Belfast

73%

Teaching staff have supported my learning well.

Final year BSc (Hons) Economics students at Queen's University Belfast

What you need to know about the data

  • The data is from students surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Some courses and providers have been affected more than others.
  • The data tells you about the experience of recent students, but your experience may be different.
  • Read more about this data

64%

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course

  • Data from 20 students (73% of those asked).
  • All final year students are asked to complete the National Student Survey.

Data from students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

The teaching on my course

82%

64%

82%

73%

Data from

20 students (73% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

82%

64%

86%

77%

67%

Data from

20 students (73% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

64%

68%

68%

50%

45%

Data from

20 students (73% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

77%

73%

Data from

20 students (73% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

73%

70%

Data from

20 students (73% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

82%

91%

86%

Data from

20 students (73% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

77%

68%

41%

45%

Data from

20 students (73% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

67% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from

20 students (73% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

The Freedom of expression score is not available for courses in Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland because the question is not included in the survey for these nations.

Read more about this data

95% of students are still on the course or have completed it

After 1 year on the course

Data for entrants in 2020-21

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

35 students.

What you need to know about earnings data

  • Some data is from graduates surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Labour markets change
  • Salaries vary across regions in the UK
  • There are lots of factors that affect graduate earnings.
  • Read more about earnings

Average earnings for all full-time Economics courses

For graduates from Queen's University Belfast

After 15 months

£25,000

Typical range: £23,000 - £29,500

Data from

30 people

(65% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

No data available

Sorry, this data is not available for courses in Northern Ireland.

After 5 years

No data available

Sorry, this data is not available for courses in Northern Ireland.

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After 15 months

£23,000

Typical range: £21,000 - £27,000

Data from

160 people.

80% of UK-resident Economics graduates from Queen's University Belfast are employed in Northern Ireland.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

No data available

Sorry, this data is not available for Northern Ireland.

After 5 years

No data available

Sorry, this data is not available for Northern Ireland.

What you need to know about employment data

  • Some data is from graduates surveyed during Covid-19 pandemic
  • Labour markets vary and change over time
  • Employment and job opportunities vary across regions in the UK
  • Read more about employment

95% of the students go on to work and / or study

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

20 students (70% of those who were asked).

Occupation types 15 months after the course

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

15 students (70% of those who were asked).

80% In highly skilled work

  • 35% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
  • 25% Finance Professionals
  • 20% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 5% Quality and Regulatory Professionals

10% In other work

  • 10% Administrative occupations

5% In unknown work

  • Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known

What you need to know about the data

80% of graduates find their current work meaningful

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Data from

15 students (70% of those who were asked)

65% Usefulness

I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.

80% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

85% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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