BSc Business Economics with integrated Foundation (3-year degree)
About this course
BSc (Hons) in BSc (Hons) Business Economics with integrated Foundation (3-year degree), an economics degree focusing on business economics through a foundation year and subsequent undergraduate study. The course incorporates an integrated foundation year designed to provide preparation for undergraduate study and specialist subjects in later years. Students can tailor their degree towards economics or business through various optional choices, and benefit from events hosted by The Vinson Centre for Economics and Entrepreneurship.
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Entry requirements
Applicants must have a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades 4-9, including English and Maths, or their international equivalents. In addition, applicants must have one of the following qualifications or their international equivalents: A Levels with minimum grades of DD BTEC National Diploma with minimum grades of MPP Other Level 3 qualifications equivalent to at least 48 UCAS points International Applicants: We welcome equivalent qualifications from around the world. However, you must also demonstrate your English language proficiency by achieving an IELTS score of 6 with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component, or another approved language test.
What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 72%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 67%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 25%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 20 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North East: 5%
- East Midlands: 10%
- East of England: 20%
- London: 30%
- South East: 30%
- South West: 5%
- Scotland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 35%
- Foundation course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 35%
- No formal qualifications: 25%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Business Economics with integrated Foundation (3-year degree) at University of Buckingham earn?
The median salary is £30,500 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,000 and £49,500. The £34,500 median after five years is £14,000 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Business Economics with integrated Foundation (3-year degree) at University of Buckingham do next?
65% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Business Economics with integrated Foundation (3-year degree) at University of Buckingham?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Business Economics with integrated Foundation (3-year degree) at University of Buckingham?
The typical offer is DD at A level. The average entrant had 119 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Business Economics with integrated Foundation (3-year degree) at University of Buckingham?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.