BSc Business and Economics
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Business and Management, combining economics with practical business strategy. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Accounting, Entrepreneurship, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students access real-time financial data through the Bloomberg Suite and can choose between a live industry project or applied enterprise route in the final year. The programme includes affiliate membership of the Chartered Management Institute and leads to a CMI Level 5 Certificate in Management and Leadership on completion.
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Entry requirements
A level: BCC-BBC IB: We are happy to accept IB qualifications which achieve the required number of UCAS Tariff points.
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What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 98%
- Learning resources: 98%
- Student voice: 98%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 15%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 30%
- Finance Professionals: 20%
- Sales occupations: 20%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 105 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 93%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- London: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Business Environment
- Introduction to Business Finance
- Introduction to Business Analytics
- Applied Statistics
- Principles of Economics
- New Venture Creation
- Language 1
- Work Placement
- International Business
- Operations Management
- International Economics
- Money, Banking and Financial Markets
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Human Resource Management
- Sustainability and Business
- Contemporary Issues in Economics
- Development Economics
- Live Project
- Graduate Enterprise
- The Future of Business: Tech, Data and Artificial Intelligence
- Strategic Finance
- Business Intelligence
- Enterprise Management
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Business and Economics at Edge Hill University earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £21,000 after 3 years, £25,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £31,000. The £25,500 median after five years is £6,500 less than the UK median for Business studies.
What do graduates of BSc Business and Economics at Edge Hill University do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Business and Economics at Edge Hill University?
96% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Business and Economics at Edge Hill University?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 103 UCAS points.
Is BSc Business and Economics at Edge Hill University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
Does BSc Business and Economics at Edge Hill 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 and Economics at Edge Hill University?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.