BSc Business Management with Economics
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Economics and Innovation, combining business management with economic analysis. Core topics include Accounting, Data Analysis, Statistics, Project Management, Marketing, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The programme includes an optional placement year via the Exchange Year Out module, and draws on live case studies and employer-led projects.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: All applicants must have GCSE (or equivalent) mathematics and English at grade 4/C or above. A level: 112 points from a minimum of 2 A levels. International Baccalaureate: 28-32 overall to include 4 at any subject at Higher Level. English and Maths accepted within: Higher Level = 4+ (A1) or 5 (A2/B) Standard Level = 5+ (A1) or 6 (A2/B) BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma: Candidates are interviewed before an offer is made. 18 Unit BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM-DDM in any subject. All Access courses: Pass a named Access to HE Diploma in any subject, including GCSE English and Maths grade 4 or above or equivalent, with at least 33 credits at Merit/Distinction. T level: Merit in any subject. Welsh Baccalaureate: Accept as add on points; in addition to 2 A levels. Scottish Qualifications Authority: 104-120 points. Irish Leaving Certificate: Obtain H4, H4, H4, H4, H4 - H3 H3 H4 H4 H4 (all at Higher level). IELTS: If overseas and not studying English within IB – MUST have IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 in all elements.
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What students say
Based on about 35 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 130 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 64%
- Gained a higher qualification: 24%
- Left higher education: 11%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 25%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 15%
- Finance Professionals: 15%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 680 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 11%
- South East: 12%
- South West: 61%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 150 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 68%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 3%
- Foundation course: 1%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 26%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Business Finance
- Organisational Behaviour
- Digital Technology and Innovation
- Operations and Supply Chains
- Global Business Environments
- Understanding Consumer Behaviour
- People and Culture
- Responsible Management and Regeneration
- Project Management
- Business Development and the Entrepreneurial Mindset
- Business and Data Analytics
- The Economics of Business Organisations
- Exchange Year Out: PBS
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Business Management with Economics at University of Plymouth earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £24,000 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £39,000. The £29,000 median after five years is £19,500 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Business Management with Economics at University of Plymouth do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Business Management with Economics at University of Plymouth?
84% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Business Management with Economics at University of Plymouth?
The average entrant had 106 UCAS points.
Does BSc Business Management with Economics at University of Plymouth include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Business Management with Economics at University of Plymouth?
64% of students continued into their second year, and 11% left higher education.