Business Economics
About this course
MA(SocSci) in Business Economics, an economics degree focused on economic concepts relevant to modern business corporations and the operational environment. Core topics include Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, and Financial Analysis. The Adam Smith Business School holds triple-crown accreditation, reflecting standards in education and research. The first year covers core grounding through Economics 1A and Economics 1B. The second year introduces quantitative tools through Introductory Mathematics for Economists and Introductory Statistics for Economists, alongside optional studies in areas such as Financial Derivatives. The third year shifts focus to mandatory modules including Economics 3: Contemporary Topics in Economics and Economics 3: Economic Policies and Growth. The fourth year centres on the completion of the Business Economics Dissertation, accompanied by diverse optional modules spanning Environmental Economics, International Trade, and Game Theory for Economists.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB or BBB (Additional requirements: A-level English or Humanities subject and A-level Mathematics.) IB: 36 (6,6,5) (Additional requirements: HL English or Humanities and HL Mathematics (Analysis & Approaches).) Scottish Higher: AAABB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5 Typically offers will be made at AAAAAA by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher Additional requirements: Higher English and Higher Mathematics at AA. (AB may be considered) Scottish Higher (widening access): MD20 : ABBBB (also other target groups*) MD40 : AAABB (ABB S5 minimum for consideration)* Additional requirements: Higher English and Higher Mathematics. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools.
What students say
Based on about 107 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 81%
- Learning opportunities: 77%
- Assessment and feedback: 73%
- Academic support: 80%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 84%
- Student voice: 69%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 37 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 17%
- Further study: 6%
- Unemployed: 3%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 25%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 60 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 40%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 2%
- Scotland: 40%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 40%
- Access course: 50%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Modules
- Economics 1A
- Economics 1B
- Economics 2A
- Economics 2B
- Introductory Mathematics for Economists
- Introductory Statistics for Economists
- Economics of Business: Contracts and Governance
- Corporate Governance: Economics of Information
- Economics of Industry
- Markets and Competition Policy
- Financial Derivatives
- Financial Markets and Corporate Finance
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- Economics 3: Contemporary Topics in Economics
- Economics 3: Economic Policies and Growth
- Business Economics Dissertation
- Economics of Business: Contracts and Governance
- Corporate Governance: Economics of Information
- Economics of Industry
- Markets and Competition Policy
- Financial Derivatives
- Financial Markets and Corporate Finance
- European Political Integration 1945-1992
- Econometrics 2: Multiple Regression and Applications
- Environmental Economics
- International Trade
- Macroeconomic Analysis: Inflation, Unemployment And Growth
- Microeconomic Analysis: General Equilibrium, Public Decision and Information.
- Natural Resource Economics
- Contemporary Issues in Inequality
- Advanced Macroeconomics.
- Public Economics
- Economic Growth and Development
- History of Economic Thought
- Behavioural Economics: Theory and Applications
- Collective Welfare and Distributive Justice
- Health Economics.
- Game Theory for Economists
- Labour Economics
- Market Failures and Mechanism Design
- Economics of Banking
- Economics of Poverty, Discrimination and Development
- Alternative Perspectives on Topics in Economics
- Mathematical Methods for Economists
- Financial Crises
- Economic History
- Economic Analysis with MATLAB
- Economic Geography
- Microeconomics E1
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Business Economics at University of Glasgow earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £34,500 after 3 years, £50,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £39,500 and £61,500. The £50,000 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of Business Economics at University of Glasgow do next?
87% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Business Economics at University of Glasgow?
81% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Business Economics at University of Glasgow?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 196 UCAS points.
Does Business Economics at University of Glasgow include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on Business Economics at University of Glasgow?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.