BSc Business Economics
Canterbury Christ Church University
About this course
The BSc (Hons) Business Economics is an undergraduate economics degree centred on the intersection of economic theory, finance, and commercial strategy. Core topics include Statistics, Financial Analysis, Accounting, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. Students can optionally undertake a placement year or a year abroad between the second and final years. The first year covers foundational concepts through Applied Business Statistics, Introduction to Financial Accounting, Economics and Finance Fundamentals, and Introduction to Management Accounting. The second year develops intermediate theory with Intermediate Economics, Managerial Finance, Introduction to Fintech, and practical experience via Industry, Careers and Enterprise. The final year focuses on advanced professional topics including Corporate Financial Management, Portfolio and Risk Management, Applied Economics and Policy, and culminates in the Accounting, Economics and Finance Project.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC IB: 29 Points BTEC: DMM Access to HE: 15 Distinctions and 30 Merits 112 UCAS tariff points. Level 2 qualifications This course requires that you have GCSE Maths - Grade 4/ C or equivalent.
What students say
Based on about 83 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 235 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 72%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 21%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 3%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 325 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 17%
- London: 21%
- South East: 54%
- South West: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 190 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 83%
- Access course: 2%
- A degree: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 6%
- Other qualifications: 7%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Applied Business Statistics
- Introduction to Financial Accounting
- Economics and Finance Fundamentals
- Introduction to Management Accounting
- Student Success Modules
- Intermediate Economics
- Managerial Finance
- Introduction to Fintech
- Interdisciplinary Modules
- Industry, Careers and Enterprise
- Corporate Financial Management
- Portfolio and Risk Management
- Applied Economics and Policy
- Accounting, Economics and Finance Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Business Economics at Canterbury Christ Church University earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 3 years, £28,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £35,500. The £28,000 median after five years is £20,500 less than the UK median for Economics.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Business Economics at Canterbury Christ Church University?
93% 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 Canterbury Christ Church University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 29 points in the IB. The average entrant had 92 UCAS points.
Does BSc Business Economics at Canterbury Christ Church University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Business Economics at Canterbury Christ Church University?
72% of students continued into their second year, and 21% left higher education.