BA (Hons) Business Economics

The University of Liverpool

Subject: Economics |

Location: Main Campus |

Study mode: Full-time

Length: 3 years

Distance learning: Not available

Placement year: Not available

Year abroad: Optional

Foundation year: Not available

National Student Survey (NSS)

74%

"Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course."

Data from 30 students (61% of those asked)

Course

The course is intellectually stimulating

My course has challenged me to achieve my best work

My course has provided me with opportunities to explore ideas or concepts in depth

My course has provided me with opportunities to bring information and ideas together from different topics

My course has provided me with opportunities to apply what I have learnt

The course is well organized and running smoothly

The timetable works efficiently for me

Any changes in the course or teaching have been communicated effectively

Support

I have been able to contact staff when I needed to

I have received sufficient advice and guidance in relation to my course

Good advice was available when I needed to make study choices on my course

The IT resources and facilities provided have supported my learning well

The library resources (e.g. books, online services and learning spaces) have supported my learning well

I have been able to access course-specific resources (e.g. equipment, facilities, software, collections) when I needed to

Assessments

The criteria used in marking have been clear in advance

Marking and assessment has been fair

Feedback on my work has been timely

I have received helpful comments on my work

Community

I feel part of a community of staff and students

I have had the right opportunities to work with other students as part of my course

I have had the right opportunities to provide feedback on my course.

Staff value students' views and opinions about the course.

It is clear how students' feedback on the course has been acted on.

The students' union (association or guild) effectively represents students' academic interests.

Staff

Staff are good at explaining things

Staff have made the subject interesting

Qualification types

Data from 60 students

A-levels, Advanced Highers or similar

97%

Degree or higher qualification

Different higher education qualification

International baccalaureate

Completed Access course

Foundation course

No / unknown prior qualifications

Other

UCAS Tariff points

Data from 55 students

More than 240

224 – 239

208 – 223

192 – 207

176 – 191

160 – 175

144 – 159

16%

128 – 143

44%

112 – 127

29%

96 – 111

80 – 95

64 – 79

48 – 63

Less than 48

A year on the course

93%

"of students are still on the course or have completed"

Data from 55 students

Are still studying

93%

Are taking a break from their studies

Have completed their studies

Have left with a lower qualification

Have left without a qualification

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 Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). 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

Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations. Find out more

Earnings after the course

Average earnings for all full-time Economics courses

For graduates from The University of Liverpool

After 15 months

£25,500

Range: £22,000 — £31,000

Data from 25 people (55% of those asked)

After 3 years

£29,000

Range: £21,500 — £34,500

Data from 120 people

After 5 years

£38,500

Range: £29,000 — £50,000

Data from 110 people

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

92%

"of the students go on to work and / or study"

Data from 60 students (56% of those asked)

Now working

56%

Doing further study

16%

Working and studying

21%

Unemployed – previously working or studying

Unemployed – not employed since graduation

Other

Occupation types 15 months after the course

75%

"of graduates are employed in highly skilled work."

Data from 45 students (55% of those asked)

75% In highly skilled work

25%

Finance Professionals

20%

Business and public service associate professionals

10%

Business, Research and Administrative Professionals

Managers, directors and senior officials

Information Technology Professionals

Teaching Professionals

20% In other work

10%

Administrative occupations

Elementary occupations

Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations

Sales occupations

5% In unknown work

Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known

Perception of work after graduating

70%

"of graduates find their current work meaningful."

Data from 30 students (55% of those asked)

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

Meaningfulness My current work is meaningful.

Future My current work fits with my future plans.

Course links

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