BSc Business Economics
About this course
BSc in Business Economics, an economics degree focused on business environments, industrial organisation and strategic management. Core topics include Statistics and Entrepreneurship. The curriculum covers foundational economic theory alongside applied business strategy. The first year introduces fundamental concepts through compulsory modules such as Mathematics and Statistics for Economists, Principles of Business Economics, Microeconomics and Macroeconomics. The second year advances analytical abilities via Econometric Theory and Applications, Economics of Industrial Organisation, Microeconomic Theory and Application and Macroeconomic Theory and Applications, with optional choices covering areas like Marketing and Strategy. The final year focuses on advanced topics involving compulsory modules such as Strategic Management, Competition and Regulation and Economics of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, alongside optional modules including Behavioural Economics, Labour Economics and Environmental Economics.
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What students say
Based on about 106 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 72%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 220 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 94%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 160 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 27%
- South East: 20%
- South West: 18%
- Wales: 23%
Who gets in
Based on about 275 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 97%
- A degree: 1%
- Other qualifications: 1%
Modules
- Mathematics and Statistics for Economists
- Principles of Business Economics
- Professional Skills for Economists
- The Great Divergence in Eurasia, 1000-1800
- Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics
- Economics of Industrial Organisation
- Macroeconomic Theory and Applications
- Microeconomic Theory and Application
- Econometric Theory and Applications
- Marketing and Strategy
- Globalisation and the World Economy
- British Economic History since 1750: Industrialisation and Maturity
- Cynllunio ar gyfer Iechyd a Lles Cenedlaethau’r Dyfodol
- Strategic Management
- Competition and Regulation
- Economics of Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- International Economic History
- Labour Economics
- Behavioural Economics
- Economic Geography
- Environmental Economics
- Ethics and Morality of Business
- Economi Wleidyddol Cymru: o 'Oes y glo' i 'Oes y clo'
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Business Economics at Cardiff University earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 3 years, £44,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,000 and £60,000. The £44,500 median after five years is £4,000 less than the UK median for Economics.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Business Economics at Cardiff University?
84% 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 Cardiff University?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 137 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Business Economics at Cardiff University?
94% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.