BSc Economics and Management
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Economics and Management, an economics and business and management degree centred on commercial and organisational principles. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Project Management, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Marketing, Policy Analysis, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students can choose between a four-year full-time path with a placement year and a three-year full-time study route. The first year establishes foundational knowledge through Principles of Macroeconomics, Principles of Microeconomics, Quantitative Economics, and Data Analysis. The second year progresses to intermediate theory and applied practice via Intermediate Macroeconomics, Intermediate Microeconomics, Sustainable Economic Development and Policy, and Accounting for Managers. The final year covers advanced concepts through Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Leadership & Interpersonal Skills, Research and Communication Skills for Economists, and Managerial Economics. Optional modules across the degree allow specialisation in areas such as international finance, advanced econometrics, marketing strategy, and digital technologies.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB While no specific subjects are required, we prefer subjects which demonstrate a range of numerical, analytical and discursive abilities. These include: Biology, Business, Classical Civilisation, Chemistry, Economics, English Language/Literature, Geography, History, Languages, Law, Maths/Further Maths, Philosophy, Physics, Politics, Psychology, Religious Studies, and Sociology. In some circumstances we may ask applicants to achieve specific grades in certain subjects. IB: 35 (6,6,5 HL) BTEC: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: DDD BTEC Level 3 National Diploma: DD plus one A level at Grade A BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D plus two A levels at Grades AB If the BTEC is not in Business, then the A level should be in a preferred subject. Preferred BTEC: Business. Other BTEC subjects may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 84%: 242 offers from 289 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 21 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 96%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 85 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 8%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 19%
- London: 37%
- South East: 21%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started
- A levels: 94%
- Baccalaureate: 4%
- No formal qualifications: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Principles of Macroeconomics
- Principles of Microeconomics
- Quantitative Economics
- Responsible Management Practice
- Principles of Marketing
- Data Analysis
- Introduction to Accounting
- Ethics and Professional Skills
- Foundation Maths for Quantitative Economics
- Intermediate Macroeconomics
- Intermediate Microeconomics
- Sustainable Economic Development and Policy
- Accounting for Managers
- Introduction to Financial Economics
- International Economic Relations
- Economics of the Financial System
- History of Economic Thought
- The Economics of Social Issues
- Database Management
- Local Economies in a Global Context
- The Future Workplace
- Human Resource Management
- Organisation Studies
- Management Science Methods
- Operations and Supply Chain Management
- Company Law
- Financial Statements Analysis and Valuations
- International Corporate Governance and Corporate Sustainability
- Data Analysis for Management
- Digital Marketing
- University-wide Language Programme
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Leadership & Interpersonal Skills
- Research and Communication Skills for Economists
- Managerial Economics
- Applied Econometrics
- Small Business Issues and Planning
- Developments in Microeconomics
- International Money and Finance
- Financial Economics and Asset Pricing
- Behavioural Economics
- International Trade
- Developments in Macroeconomics
- Environmental Economics
- Multinational Financial Management
- Decision and Efficiency Analysis
- Digital Organisations, AI and Society
- Advanced Interpersonal Skills
- International Human Resource Management
- International Marketing
- Information and Knowledge Management
- Business Forecasting
- Strategic Management
- Contemporary Issues in Marketing
- Sales Management
- Strategic Management of Big Data
- Industrial Economics
- Central Banking and Financial Crises
- Labour Economics
- Development Economics
- Corporate Finance and Derivatives
- Behavioural Finance
- Corporate Governance
- Business Optimisation
- Strategic Information Management
- Digital Technology and Social Justice
- Analysing Careers
- The Changing Work Organisation
- Marketing Strategy and Planning
- Services Marketing
- Marketing Communications
- Business Planning for New Ventures
- Enterprise Resource Planning
- Project Management
- Rethinking Leadership: Theory and Practice
- Data Management and Visualisation
- University-wide Language Programme
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Economics and Management at Loughborough University earn?
The median salary is £33,500 after 15 months, £36,000 after 3 years, £54,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £38,500 and £73,500. The £54,500 median after five years is £6,000 more than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Economics and Management at Loughborough University do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Economics and Management at Loughborough University?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Economics and Management at Loughborough University?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 154 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Economics and Management at Loughborough University?
84% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 242 offers from 289 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
How many students continue on BSc Economics and Management at Loughborough University?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.