BA Economics and Management
About this course
BA (Hons) in Economics and Management BA (Hons), a degree in Economics and Business Management spanning commercial strategy, accounting and economic analysis. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Accounting, Marketing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students utilise a Financial Markets Suite to apply theory to real-world business scenarios. The first year covers foundational commercial concepts through compulsory modules such as Accounting and Finance Fundamentals, Business Analytics, Global Business Environment, Marketing in Practice, and Organisational Behaviour - Foundations of Professional Success. The second year introduces core economic and leadership methods via Essentials of Economics, Management Decision Making, and Managing and Leading People, alongside optional modules like Digital Economy, Global Economic Issues, and Money, Banking and Financial Markets. The final year focuses on advanced applications and strategy through modules including Applications of Economics, Contemporary Issues in Economics, Leadership and Professional Practice, and Strategic Perspectives. Optional choices in the final year span topics such as Development Economics and International Trade.
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Entry requirements
A Levels – BBC (112 UCAS Tariff points). T levels – 112 UCAS Tariff points. International Baccalaureate – 112 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme will be considered on a case-by-case basis. BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM. BTEC Diploma – D*D*. Access – 112 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course. If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with 5.5 in each component. We also welcome applications from students who are taking a combination of qualifications listed above. For further information, please contact Course Enquiries.
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What students say
Based on about 19 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 45%
- Administrative occupations: 30%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 930 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 78%
- South East: 8%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 80%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Accounting and Finance Fundamentals
- Business Analytics
- Global Business Environment
- Marketing in Practice
- Organisational Behaviour - Foundations of Professional Success
- Essentials of Economics
- Management Decision Making
- Managing and Leading People
- Digital Economy
- Global Economic Issues
- Money, Banking and Financial Markets
- New Methods in Data Analysis for Business Decisions
- The Economics and Finance of Sport
- Applications of Economics
- Contemporary Issues in Economics
- Leadership and Professional Practice
- Strategic Perspectives
- Development Economics
- Forecasting for Managers
- International Trade
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Economics and Management at University of Westminster earn?
The median salary is £27,500 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £32,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £42,500. The £32,500 median after five years is £16,000 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BA Economics and Management at University of Westminster do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Economics and Management at University of Westminster?
82% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Economics and Management at University of Westminster?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 102 UCAS points.
Is BA Economics and Management at University of Westminster accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.
Does BA Economics and Management at University of Westminster include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Economics and Management at University of Westminster?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.