Business Economics

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Undergraduate

BSc (Hons) Business Economics

Full-timeFull-time with internship

September 2027

Fees per year†

£17,250 – International

£10,050 – UK

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Do you want to learn how the global economy affects a business’s chances of success?

In a dynamic global economy driven by rapid technological innovation and advances, business economics professionals need a broad range of up-to-date skills and knowledge.

This bachelor of business economics degree, informed by UNESCO's framework, will teach you to make responsible business decisions and address local and global challenges in evolving economic environments. You will study cutting-edge economic theories and concepts, enhancing your analytical, quantitative and problem-solving skills.

Our BSc (Hons) Business Economics course includes a decolonised curriculum that embraces diverse perspectives, challenges traditional paradigms and helps you develop a broad understanding with real-world applications.

This is a gateway course, which can launch your career in business economics without the need for a degree in a heavily mathematical subject. You do not need prior knowledge of business or economics to apply.

UWL’s business economics course opens doors to a wide range of global opportunities, with our graduates working in financial institutions, data engineering, consultancy firms and more.

Accreditation

This course is accredited by CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants). This accreditation means that students who complete the degree are automatically exempt from the four exams of the Certificate in Business Accounting (BA1–BA4). As a result, graduates can progress directly to the Operational Level of the CIMA Professional Qualification.

Internship course option

You can choose to take this course with a one-year internship at the end of your second year (Level 5). Upon completion of your placement year, you will resume your final year of studies.

The internship will give you a combination of knowledge, experience and soft and technical skills that will put you in a prime position to build a successful career in business.

Why study this course?

Our Business and Management courses are ranked #1 in London for modern** universities - The Guardian University Guide 2027

Our Accounting and Finance courses are ranked #1 in London for modern** universities - The Guardian University Guide 2027

Our Business courses are 1st in London for student experience - The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2027

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Study options:

We support flexible study by offering some of our courses part-time or via distance learning. To give you real world experience before you graduate, we also offer some courses with a placement or internship. All available options are listed here. Your choices may affect some details of your course, such as the duration and cost per year. Please re-check the details on this page if you change your selection.

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Duration: 3 years

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Duration: 4 years

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What you'll study

In this course, you will delve into the intricacies of business and economics in a globalised world, gaining a comprehensive understanding of contemporary issues that shape these fields. This will equip you with the professional skills necessary to embark on a fulfilling career.

You will examine core concepts in business and economics, as well as topical subjects, including:

analytical skills in economics

economics of climate change

economics of financial markets

behavioural economics

international economics

economic decisions faced by businesses and managers

how to analyse the economic and social environment that informs those decisions.

The business economics degree includes a diverse range of modules to help you find your specialism, identify your career goals, and work towards them. Once you graduate, you will be able to focus on a particular business area.

For your final year dissertation, you have the exciting opportunity to choose between a traditional academic dissertation or an investigative final project. The latter option allows you to tackle practical business economics-related problems, applying the knowledge and skills you've acquired throughout the course to real-world scenarios.

Internship*

You can choose to take this course with a one-year internship at the end of your second year (Level 5). Upon completion of your placement year, you will resume your final year of studies. The internship will give you a combination of knowledge, skills and experience that will put you in a prime position to build a successful career in business.

*If you choose a course with placement/internship route we would like to advise you that if a placement/internship opportunity does not arise when you are expected to undertake the placement then the University will automatically transfer you to the non-internship route. This is to ensure you are still successful in being awarded a degree.

The internship route for this course is open to UK students only.

Please note, we regularly review our course content to offer relevant, impactful and career-shaping learning. Therefore, the following modules are indicative and subject to change.

Compulsory modules

Exploring Macroeconomics

This module introduces macroeconomics and examines the broad landscape of the global economy; interest rates and stock prices; the balance of payments problem; the changing structure of the money and capital markets; the issue of inflation and deflation; labour markets and unemployment; governmental regulation and deregulation. Problems are addressed at both the domestic and international levels. The module's approach is economics-driven but not overly technical.

Exploring Microeconomics

During this module you will examine concepts including consumer choice, supply and demand, price control and taxes, and the differences between market structures. Your ability to understand, react to and, to some extent, control microeconomic influences on a firm are crucial business skills, so what you learn will apply to your working life.

Quantitative Methods

The module aims to provide an understanding of the role of data analysis in business and finance. Develop basic analytical and numerical skills into an ability to approach and solve business problems and develop the ability to interpret numerical results as an aid to decision-making.

Professional Skills

In this module, you will learn to outline academic writing skills and presentation skills, show effectively working with others towards the completion of a task (teamwork skills), present skills in oral and written communication in the business environment, as well as duplicate the importance of business etiquette and the importance of rules and values in an organisation.

Principles of Business Law

During this module you will start to learn the basic principles that govern business law, focusing on contract law, company law and insolvency law. By examining these principles, you will be able to better understand the practical problems that arise in different market sectors.

Understanding Business

In this module, you will be introduced to basic concepts in business studies and explore the nature, structure, and ways in which contemporary business organisations operate. It will prepare you to understand the wide range of issues and topics encountered in business transactions from a business professional's perspective.

The Learning Through Work module is for students on the internship route only.

Financial Risk and Investments

This module introduces you to financial risk management and investment strategies. It covers how risk is shared in the economy, methods to reduce it through diversification and hedging, and key models such as CAPM. You will examine different types of financial risk, the instruments used to manage them and learn to analyse financial statements and reporting quality. The module also includes ratio analysis, corporate finance choices, modern portfolio theory, behavioural finance, and the role of ESG in investment. By the end, you will have the tools to manage risk effectively and make informed investment decisions.

Economic Policy Analysis

This module will enable you to analyse the role of government and non-government organisations as they attempt to alleviate societal problems. Topics include the methods of government intervention in the marketplace, measuring the costs and benefits of government policies, and current policy applications such as social security reform, education policy, health insurance and tax reform.

Research Methods for Business Economics

This module will prepare you to undertake your dissertation project at Level 6. You will work throughout the semester to write the research/project proposal, which you will undertake at Level 6. This module aims to provide you with a broad knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices in conducting research and evaluation. It focuses on the use of a range of research methods to successfully undertake the business economics project.

Applied Data Analysis

This module develops your intermediate skills in statistical analysis, building on the Quantitative Methods module from year one. It emphasises the construction and evaluation of statistical models using both quantitative and qualitative data. You will explore three main types of regression models, cross-section, time series, and panel, focusing on model building, descriptive statistics, estimation, and evaluation. The module also provides practical experience in applying these techniques to real-world datasets, with hands-on use of statistical software.

Entrepreneurship and Start-ups

The aim of the Entrepreneurship and Start-ups module is to investigate the stages of the ‘Ideation Process’. This encompasses developing and presenting new business ideas, with a focus on innovative, disruptive solutions to real-world problems.

The module takes this process from problem identification to the actualisation of a business model. This is achieved by fostering an entrepreneurial mindset that identifies and pursues unique opportunities to create value in the marketplace through creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurial thinking.

Global Financial Markets

The financial industry has undergone tremendous changes over the past decade, and this module gives you the opportunity to explore how global financial markets affect all our lives. This module provides a broad overview of the financial industry and the drivers that impact it. You will also study market indicators which may signal future financial crises. The module focuses specifically on the role and nature of the City of London and other leading financial centres, including New York, Frankfurt, Singapore and Hong Kong, and examines how they are structured and organised.

Learning Through Work

Economics of Artificial Intelligence

This module looks at how artificial intelligence (AI) is shaping economic growth and labour markets. It introduces key ideas from intelligence and information theory, links them to models of production and technological change, and explores the risks and opportunities AI creates for jobs. The module also considers the role of policy in guiding the development and use of advanced AI.

Behavioural Economics and Happiness

This module explores the dramatic shift in economists’ thinking, from traditional economic models based on rationality to models grounded in empirical observations of human behaviour. You will study behavioural economics, an emerging area that integrates insights from psychology into economic models of behaviour. You will also explore how measures of subjective well-being can provide a more comprehensive understanding of welfare and improve societal outcomes.

Contemporary Issues in Business Economics

This module looks at major contemporary issues in economics and business and considers their wider impact on society. You will learn how to apply economic ideas to real-world problems, explore how these challenges are driving new ways of thinking, and evaluate responses from policymakers, academics, and businesses. The module also encourages students to think ahead by considering how current trends may shape the future. This module will also explore leadership models and their theoretical underpinnings. We will examine the strengths and weaknesses of the different models and their efficacy at different levels of leadership.

Business Ethics and Sustainability

This module aims to enhance your understanding of how business can impact society in an ethical and sustainable way, delivering long-term value for all stakeholders. Global environmental issues have a major impact on the way businesses operate. Considering sustainability at the heart of every business operation will help businesses align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), mitigate climate-related risks, and create new business opportunities.

Business Economics Project

This module will enable you to develop, implement, and submit, as a dissertation, the research proposal you submitted at the end of Level 5. The content will address the following topics: situating your own work within the existing literature; empirical and desktop research; methodology and ethics; practical issues; presenting findings; writing-up structure; and highlighting possible implications of the research for practice or policy.

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Entry requirements

Requirements:

International

112 UCAS points required

from level 3 qualifications

These can include:

A Levels at grade B, B and C, or above

BTEC Extended Diploma with Distinction, Merit, Merit

Access to HE Diploma

T Levels

You also need GCSE English and Maths (grade 9-4 / A*-C) or Level 2 equivalents.

Looking for BSc (Hons) Business Economics with Foundation Year?

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Whether you are changing career or don't have the exact subjects and grades required for this course, you might want to choose this course with a foundation year. This will give you an extra year's study to prepare you for the standard degree programme, where you can go on to graduate with a full Honours degree. Follow the link to see full details of the course with foundation year.

Mature applicants (aged 21+): If you do not hold the qualifications listed but have relevant work experience, you are welcome to apply. Your application will be considered on an individual basis.

Level 5 (year 2) entry

To directly enter the second year of this course, you will need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 120 undergraduate credits at Level 4 or a CertHE in a related subject area.

Level 6 (year 3) entry

To directly enter the third year of this course, you need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 240 undergraduate credits (at Levels 4 and 5), a DipHE, foundation degree or HND in a related subject area.

6.0 IELTS or above

You need to meet our English language requirement – a minimum of IELTS 5.5 for each of the four individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening). Visit our English language requirements page for information on other English language tests we accept.

You also need academic qualifications at the same level as UK applicants. In some countries where teaching is in English, we may accept local qualifications. Check for local equivalents.

We offer pre-sessional English language courses if you do not meet these requirements.

Find out more about our English Language courses.

Fees & funding

Funding:

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Please note:

Fees for the 2027/28 academic year and onwards may be subject to Government regulation and change.

Tuition fees are charged for each year of your course. If your course runs over 2 academic years or more, you will need to pay the fee for each academic year at the start of that year, except if otherwise stated.

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Funding your studies

You may be eligible for a student loan to cover the cost of tuition fees, or a maintenance loan. Additional funding is available to some types of students, such as those with dependants and disabled students.

We offer generous bursaries and scholarships to make sure your aspirations are your only limit. We may also offer a range of business-related scholarships and bursaries.

International students - funding your studies

We offer scholarships for international students including International Ambassador Scholarships.

Further information about funding and financial support for international students is available from the UK Council for International Student Affairs.

Financial support for international students

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Business software and tools

You will enjoy access to our dedicated labs that are equipped with software and tools and offer a collaborative environment to work on projects and research.

Westmont Enterprise Hub

The Westmont Enterprise Hub offers support and resources for thinkers, innovators and entrepreneurs to connect and grow their ideas, from concept to reality.

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Your future career

Popular careers for business economics graduates include consultancy, research and marketing. On graduation, you could start a career in a diverse mix of job roles.

Alternatively, you could develop a related specialism or explore a new area on one of our postgraduate courses.

Taught by lecturers with industry experience

Employer-led workshops (e.g. venture capital, investment and market analysis sessions)

Career-focused modules

Entrepreneur hub for start-ups

Industry guest speakers from finance, economics, and consultancy fields

Strong links to professional bodies, including CIMA and the Society of Technical Analysts (STA)

Opportunities to engage with internships, placements, and careers support

One-to-one, life-long careers support

Job roles

economic, financial and real estate consultancy

market and business research

e-commerce

marketing, advertising, pr and sales

the civil service

intergovernmental organisations

management positions in the private and public sectors

entertainment, media and sports businesses

property lettings negotiator.

Graduate employers

ASOS Ltd

Greystar

NTT Data UK.

Dr Lucie Ingram Course Leader

Areas of professional excellence:

The Economics of Artificial Intelligence

Advanced Data Analysis / Research Methods

Public Economics and Policy

Macro/Microeconomics

Political Economy

The Economics of Entertainment.

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