BSc Business Economics
About this course
BSc (Hons) Business Economics, a Business Economics degree examining business management alongside economic theory and practice. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Accounting, Marketing, Policy Analysis, Environmental Analysis, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Entrepreneurship, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students can undertake a professional placement year or an optional foundation year. The first year covers foundations through Applied Economic Mathematics and Statistics, Organisational Behaviour and AI (Future of Work), International Business and Market Dynamics, and Financial Environment and Analysis. Year 2 builds further understanding with modules such as Global Political Economy, Micro and Macro Economics, and Introduction to Econometrics. The final year focuses on advanced applications through Applied Economics, Sustainability and Responsible Business, and Behavioural Economics. Students also complete an Undergraduate Major Project.
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Entry requirements
120-104 UCAS Tariff points. We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, OCR, Access to HE and most other qualifications within the UCAS Tariff. 3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English and Maths. If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.
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What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 250 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 43%
- London: 29%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Elevate 1: How to do Business
- Into ARU
- Applied Economic Mathematics and Statistics
- Organisational Behaviour and AI (Future of Work)
- International Business and Market Dynamics
- Financial Environment and Analysis
- Elevate 2: Entrepreneurship and Consultancy
- Global Political Economy
- Micro and Macro Economics
- Introduction to Econometrics
- Ruskin Module
- Applied Economics
- Sustainability and Responsible Business
- Behavioural Economics
- Undergraduate Major Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Business Economics at Anglia Ruskin University earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 3 years, £32,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £48,000. The £32,500 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Business studies.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Business Economics at Anglia Ruskin University?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Business Economics at Anglia Ruskin University?
The average entrant had 91 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Business Economics at Anglia Ruskin University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.