BSc Business Economics
About this course
BSc Hons in Business Economics, an economics degree exploring the operational mechanisms of firms and markets within the discipline of Economics. Core topics include Programming, Control Systems, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Project Management, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Policy Analysis, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Human Behaviour, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Global & Comparative Perspective. The curriculum draws on modules from both economic theory and management studies. The first year covers core topics through Foundations of Microeconomics, Foundations of Macroeconomics, Quantitative Methods for Economics, and Professional Development for Economics, while optional choices include Foundations of Accounting and Principles of Marketing. The second year advances core knowledge via Intermediate Microeconomics, Intermediate Macroeconomics, and Foundations of Econometrics with Professional Development, alongside optional modules such as Games and Strategic Behaviour and Spreadsheet Modelling Techniques. The final year consolidates learning through compulsory modules like Current Issues in Economics and International Trade and Business. Optional modules allow specialisation in areas such as Behavioural Economics, Econometrics and Data Science in Economics, and Advanced Corporate Finance.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB IB: 35 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects
What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 100%
- Learning resources: 100%
- Student voice: 87%
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: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 40%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 30%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 34%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 16%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 11%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 140 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 26%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 9%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 32%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 4%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Foundations of Microeconomics
- Foundations of Macroeconomics
- Quantitative Methods for Economics
- Professional Development for Economics
- Foundations of Accounting
- Managing Uncertainty in Business
- Principles of Marketing
- Foundations of Financial Markets, Securities and Institutions
- Foundations in Operations Management
- Intermediate Microeconomics
- Intermediate Macroeconomics
- Foundations of Econometrics with Professional Development
- Environmental Economics
- Communicating using Economic Data
- Games and Strategic Behaviour
- Economic Inequality
- Principles of Corporate Finance
- Marketing Management Essentials
- Management Accounting and Information Systems
- Spreadsheet Modelling Techniques
- Global Business Knowledge and Mindset
- Current Issues in Economics
- International Trade and Business
- Behavioural Economics
- Growth and Development
- Global Macroeconomics and Policy
- Econometrics and Data Science in Economics
- Public Policy Analysis
- Labour and Health Economics
- Industrial Organisation
- Advanced Corporate Finance
- Advanced Spreadsheet Modelling Techniques
- Strategic Management Accounting
- Business to Business Marketing and Negotiations
- Banking and Behavioural Finance
- Negotiation Skills
- Strategic Marketing
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Business Economics at Lancaster University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £44,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £34,500 and £55,500. The £44,500 median after five years is £4,000 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Business Economics at Lancaster University do next?
60% 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 Lancaster University?
98% 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 Lancaster University?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 35 points in the IB. The average entrant had 131 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Business Economics at Lancaster University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.