BSc Business Economics
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Economics, combining quantitative analysis with applied business study. Core topics include Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Data Analysis, Policy Analysis, Research Methods, and Entrepreneurship. The programme includes an optional 48-week enterprise placement year and a final-year undergraduate dissertation. Students have access to a Trading Room with live market data, and the course is delivered within an AACSB International accredited Business School.
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Entry requirements
BBB-BBC at A Level DDM-DMM in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma 120-112 UCAS points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above Merit at T Level 120-112 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications.
What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 30%
- Finance Professionals: 20%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- 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 425 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 15%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 76%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 1%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 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, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Enterprise Placement
- Applied Econometrics
- Undergraduate Dissertation
- Decision Science
- Climate Economics and Finance
- Industrial Economics
- Marketing for Small Business
- Managing Across Cultures
- Advances in Leadership
- Introduction to Macroeconomics
- Introduction to Microeconomics
- Statistics for Social Sciences
- Mathematics for Social Sciences
- Understanding Business Analytics
- Introduction to Financial Services
- Intermediate Microeconomics
- Econometrics
- International Economics and Globalisation
- Applied Business Economics
- Intermediate Macroeconomics
- Data Analysis for Business
- Business and Societal Impact
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Business Economics at University of Huddersfield earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £19,500 after 3 years, £23,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,000 and £29,500. The £23,500 median after five years is £25,000 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Business Economics at University of Huddersfield do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Business Economics at University of Huddersfield?
83% 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 University of Huddersfield?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 117 UCAS points.
Does BSc Business Economics at University of Huddersfield include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Business Economics at University of Huddersfield?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.