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BSc (Hons) Economics and Business

Swansea University

1 Location : Swansea University - Singleton Campus

Course details


Study mode

Full time

Length

4 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Compulsory

Year abroad

Not Available

Foundation year

Not Available

Study mode

Full time

Length

4 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Compulsory

Year abroad

Not Available

Foundation year

Not Available

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

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Economics.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

77%

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course

  • Data from 95 students (65% 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

94%

79%

85%

83%

Data from

100 students (66% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

86%

85%

78%

84%

77%

Data from

100 students (66% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

76%

85%

83%

90%

71%

Data from

100 students (66% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

91%

87%

Data from

100 students (66% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

82%

74%

Data from

100 students (66% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

84%

84%

85%

Data from

100 students (66% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

87%

87%

65%

75%

Data from

100 students (66% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

76% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from

100 students (66% 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

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Finance.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

85%

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course

  • Data from 145 students (68% 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

95%

82%

87%

88%

Data from

145 students (70% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

78%

86%

87%

86%

87%

Data from

145 students (70% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

71%

83%

83%

86%

68%

Data from

145 students (70% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

90%

88%

Data from

145 students (70% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

85%

77%

Data from

145 students (70% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

92%

82%

86%

Data from

145 students (70% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

86%

82%

71%

76%

Data from

145 students (70% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

74% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from

145 students (70% 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

100% of students are still on the course or have completed it

The data displayed is from students over the previous two years.

This may be because the course size is too small. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

After 1 year on the course

Data for entrants in 2019-21

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

Data from

10 students.

What you need to know about professional accreditation

A professionally accredited course is one which has been approved or endorsed by one or more professional bodies. This is because the learning and achievement of graduates meets the professional benchmarks and standards set by the accrediting body.

Read more about professional accreditation

Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations. Find out more

Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route. Find out more

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 Swansea University

After 15 months

£28,000

Typical range: £25,000 - £32,500

Data from

30 people

(65% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£28,500

Typical range: £23,500 - £34,500

Data from

150 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£38,000

Typical range: £28,000 - £50,500

Data from

155 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time Economics graduates in:

Busy...

After 15 months

£24,500

Typical range: £22,000 - £27,000

Data from

95 people.

15% of UK-resident Economics graduates from Swansea University are employed in Wales.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£28,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £22,000 - £36,000

Data from

160 people.

20% of UK-resident Economics graduates from Swansea University are based in Wales.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£33,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £23,500 - £46,500

Data from

145 people.

18% of UK-resident Economics graduates from Swansea University are based in Wales.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

Average earnings for all full-time Business and management courses

The data displayed is from students on courses in Business and management.

This includes data from all courses in this subject at the same university or college. There was not enough data to publish more specific information – either because the course is new, or there are too few students. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

For graduates from Swansea University

After 15 months

£26,000

Typical range: £23,000 - £32,000

Data from

110 people

(58% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£25,000

Typical range: £20,500 - £30,500

Data from

260 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£29,500

Typical range: £24,000 - £39,000

Data from

280 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time Business and management graduates in:

Busy...

After 15 months

£22,500

Typical range: £20,000 - £26,000

Data from

895 people.

37% of UK-resident Business and management graduates from Swansea University are employed in Wales.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£22,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £17,000 - £27,000

Data from

1830 people.

45% of UK-resident Business and management graduates from Swansea University are based in Wales.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£24,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £19,500 - £32,000

Data from

1775 people.

49% of UK-resident Business and management graduates from Swansea University are based in Wales.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

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

90% of the students go on to work and / or study

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Economics.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

50 students (65% of those who were asked).

90% of the students go on to work and / or study

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Finance.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

65 students (59% of those who were asked).

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Economics.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

40 students (65% of those who were asked).

70% In highly skilled work

  • 25% Finance Professionals
  • 15% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 15% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
  • 5% Information Technology Professionals
  • 5% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • 5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
  • 5% Welfare and housing associate professionals
  • Less than 5% Engineering professionals

25% In other work

  • 20% Administrative occupations
  • 5% Sales occupations

5% In unknown work

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

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Finance.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

45 students (60% of those who were asked).

65% In highly skilled work

  • 35% Finance Professionals
  • 15% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
  • 5% Information Technology Professionals
  • 5% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • 5% Business and Financial Project Management Professionals

30% In other work

  • 20% Administrative occupations
  • 5% Sales occupations
  • 5% Customer service occupations
  • 5% Elementary occupations

5% In unknown work

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

What you need to know about the data

75% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Economics.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Data from

35 students (65% of those who were asked)

50% Usefulness

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

75% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

80% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

75% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Finance.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Data from

35 students (60% of those who were asked)

55% Usefulness

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

75% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

80% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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