HomeThe University of ManchesterBA Economics and Sociology

BA Economics and Sociology

The University of Manchester
Full-time3 YearsSubject: Business and Management
Course Score
A /75
Graduate Salary
£31,000
Satisfaction
83%
Degree Completion
100%
Professional Jobs
60%
Meaningful Work
79%

AI & Your Career

Based on real AI use at work (Anthropic research, 2026)

35%
Moderate AI impact

Average across where this course's graduates actually work

AI does some of the simpler tasks in these jobs, but most of the work still needs human judgement and skill.

AI impact by graduate destination

Secretarial and related62%
Business, Research and Administrative60%
Finance52%
Business and public service associate48%
Media45%

🧭 Career Trajectories

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Expected Starting Salary

top quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Business and Management graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£31,000
typical starting salary
£27,000
£36,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Business and Management graduates nationally earn £20,000-£55,000 (1440 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
20%
02
Secretarial and related occupations
10%
03
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
10%
04
Skilled trades occupations
10%
05
Elementary occupations
10%
06
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
10%
07
Media Professionals
★ Professional
10%
08
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
10%

Outcomes

100%
Continuation
60%
Professional Work
79%
Meaningful Role
67%
Career On Track

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