BA Business Economics
About this course
BA (Hons) in Business Economics, an economics degree focused on the interaction between economic theory, business strategy, and policy. Core topics include Accounting, Communication & Writing, Data Analysis, Policy Analysis, Research Methods, and Statistics. The course includes a compulsory year abroad. The foundation year features modules such as Academic Writing Skills, Foundation in Data Analysis, and Global Issues for Business. The first year covers foundational concepts through Accounting and Finance, An Introduction to Economics, and Quantitative Methods for Economics. The second year introduces modules like Computing Skills and Data Analysis for Economics, Developing a Research Toolkit for Economics, and Macroeconomics: Managing the Economy. The final stages include compulsory study in Economics of Corporate Strategy and International Business Economics: Relationships Between Nations. Optional modules allow students to explore areas such as Health Economics and Health Policy or Environmental Economics and Climate Change Policy, and students can undertake an optional Economics Project.
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Entry requirements
Most importantly, you need ambition. Together with our support and opportunities, you can go further than you ever thought possible. Our typical offer for this course is 96–112 UCAS points . Our contextual offer is 96 points. But there’s no ceiling on ambition. At least 80 points must come from A levels, BTEC, or other equivalent qualifications . Remember, we look at your whole application – not just grades. Achievements, work experience, extracurricular activities: they all count here. We also consider qualifications and experience from the UK and worldwide that may not exactly match those listed. Not sure if you’ll meet the entry requirements? Talk to our Admissions team today . We’ll look at your circumstances, give you personalised guidance and help you understand your options, one of which could be a Foundation Year . Alternative qualifications IB Diploma: 28 points. Pass Access to HE Diploma overall with a minimum of 96-112 UCAS tariff points.
What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 66%
- Learning opportunities: 76%
- Assessment and feedback: 65%
- Academic support: 74%
- Organisation and management: 76%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 85%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 61 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 73%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 7%
- Unemployed: 2%
Most common jobs
- Welfare Professionals: 25%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 8%
- Administrative occupations: 7%
- Sales occupations: 6%
- Find their work meaningful: 82%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 74%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 67%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 440 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 61%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 13%
- South East: 3%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Preparing for Learning in Higher Education
- Foundation Year Research Project
- Global Issues for Business
- Group Challenge (Humanities)
- Foundation in Data Analysis
- Academic Writing Skills
- An Introduction to Economics
- Developing Self and Others
- Accounting and Finance
- Economy, Society and Public Policy
- World Economy.
- Quantitative Methods for Economics.
- Microeconomics: Learning Through Games and Simulations.
- Macroeconomics: Managing the Economy
- Responsible Business in Society
- Computing Skills and Data Analysis for Economics.
- Developing a Research Toolkit for Economics
- The Digital Economy and the Business Environment.
- Economics of Corporate Strategy.
- International Business Economics: Relationships Between Nations.
- Global Financial Crises: Past and Future.
- One Trimester Internship
- Economics Project.
- Health Economics and Health Policy.
- Environmental Economics and Climate Change Policy.
- Economic and Social Inequality in the 21st Century.
- Year Abroad (HUBS)
- Placement Year (HUBS)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Business Economics at University of Hull earn?
The median salary is £29,500 after 15 months, £25,000 after 3 years, £30,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £36,500. The £30,000 median after five years is £18,500 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BA Business Economics at University of Hull do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Business Economics at University of Hull?
66% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Business Economics at University of Hull?
The typical offer is 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 112 UCAS points.
Does BA Business Economics at University of Hull include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Business Economics at University of Hull?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.