BA Business Economics
Entry requirements
Most importantly, you need ambition. Together with our support and opportunities, you can go further than you ever thought possible. Our typical offer for this course is 96–112 UCAS points . Our contextual offer is 96 points. But there’s no ceiling on ambition. At least 80 points must come from A levels, BTEC, or other equivalent qualifications . Remember, we look at your whole application – not just grades. Achievements, work experience, extracurricular activities: they all count here. We also consider qualifications and experience from the UK and worldwide that may not exactly match those listed. Not sure if you’ll meet the entry requirements? Talk to our Admissions team today . We’ll look at your circumstances, give you personalised guidance and help you understand your options, one of which could be a Foundation Year . Alternative qualifications IB Diploma: 28 points. Pass Access to HE Diploma overall with a minimum of 96-112 UCAS tariff points.
About this course
BA (Hons) Economics, examining the behaviour of markets, economies, and public policy. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Accounting, Policy Analysis, and Communication & Writing. The degree shares a common first year with the BSc Economics programme, with the option to transfer between courses after year one. A one-trimester internship is available in the final year, alongside optional study abroad or a year-long industrial placement.
Modules
- Preparing for Learning in Higher Education
- Foundation Year Research Project
- Global Issues for Business
- Group Challenge (Humanities)
- Foundation in Data Analysis
- Academic Writing Skills
- An Introduction to Economics
- Developing Self and Others
- Accounting and Finance
- Economy, Society and Public Policy
- World Economy.
- Quantitative Methods for Economics.
- Microeconomics: Learning Through Games and Simulations.
- Macroeconomics: Managing the Economy
- Responsible Business in Society
- Computing Skills and Data Analysis for Economics.
- Developing a Research Toolkit for Economics
- The Digital Economy and the Business Environment.
- Economics of Corporate Strategy.
- International Business Economics: Relationships Between Nations.
- Global Financial Crises: Past and Future.
- One Trimester Internship
- Economics Project.
- Health Economics and Health Policy.
- Environmental Economics and Climate Change Policy.
- Economic and Social Inequality in the 21st Century.
- Year Abroad (HUBS)
- Placement Year (HUBS)