BSc Business Economics
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Business Economics, an economics degree focused on market structures, business strategy, and quantitative analysis. Core topics include Statistics. Students can optionally complete a year abroad. The first year introduces foundational study techniques, economic policy, capitalism, and introductory mathematics. The second year advances core analytical capabilities through modules in microeconomics, macroeconomics, competition and the firm, and mathematical economics and econometrics. The final year concentrates on organisational strategy, international trade and finance, development economics, and working as an economist.
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Entry requirements
Qualifications needed for 2027: BSc (Hons): 112-128 UCAS tariff point At least two A-levels, or a BTEC National Extended Diploma: Distinction, Merit, Merit (DMM) or equivalent qualifications. GCSE Mathematics at grade C/4 or above, or a recognised equivalent, is also required. BSc (Hons) including foundation year: 64 UCAS tariff points For the degree with a foundation year, a minimum of 64 UCAS points is required. Additional requirements: Entry onto this course does not require an interview, entrance test, audition or portfolio. English language: English language requirement for this course: Academic IELTS of 6.0 overall, with no element below 5.5. If you do not meet our English language requirements , you may be eligible for Kingston University's pre-sessional English language course. Check out our English Language Programme page for more details. If you’re applying from a recognised majority English-speaking country (MESC), you won’t need to meet the requirements. For further information on country-specific entry requirements, please explore our International section of the website.
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 96%: 65 offers from 68 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 37 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 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: 60%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 395 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 64%
- South East: 22%
- South West: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 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
- Becoming an Economist
- Economic Policy and Principles
- Introductory Mathematics and Statistics for Economics
- Capitalism
- Competition and the Firm
- Mathematical Economics and Econometrics
- Macroeconomics
- Microeconomics
- Working as an Economist
- Economics of Organisations and Strategy
- International Trade and Finance
- Development Economics
- Future Skills Apply
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Business Economics at Kingston University earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £25,500 after 3 years, £31,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £39,000. The £31,000 median after five years is £17,500 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Business Economics at Kingston University 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 Kingston University?
86% 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 Kingston University?
The average entrant had 96 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Business Economics at Kingston University?
96% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 65 offers from 68 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does BSc Business Economics at Kingston University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Business Economics at Kingston University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.