BSc Business Economics
About this course
BSc in Business Economics, an undergraduate economics degree focused on business environments, market operations, and economic theory. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, Financial Analysis, Communication & Writing, and Entrepreneurship. Students can optionally extend their studies with an integrated placement year or spend a year abroad. The first year covers foundational principles through Introductory Microeconomics, Introductory Macroeconomics, and Mathematical Methods for Economists. In the second year, core study advances via Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Business Economics, and Introductory Econometrics, alongside optional modules such as Games and Economic Behaviour. The final year centres on compulsory study including Industrial Organisation, complemented by diverse options like Behavioural Economics, Financial Economics, and an optional independent Dissertation project.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB IB: 32 points overall, including 5 in Maths at standard level
What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 79%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 96%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 5 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 20%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 25%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 145 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 12%
- London: 32%
- South East: 26%
- South West: 14%
- Wales: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introductory Microeconomics
- Introductory Macroeconomics
- Applied Economics and Policy
- Quantitative Methods and Data Analysis
- Mathematical Methods for Economists
- Core Competencies in Economics
- Economics of Climate Change
- History of Economic Thought
- Globalisation and the History of Western Capitalism
- Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics
- Business Economics
- Introductory Econometrics
- Intermediate Econometrics
- Games and Economic Behaviour
- Economics of Social Policy
- Economic History
- Industrial Organisation
- Public Economics
- Behavioural Economics
- Financial Economics
- Environmental Economics
- International Economics
- Development Economics
- Money and Banking
- Economics of Labour
- Reasoning and Choice: Game Theory for Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
- Dissertation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Business Economics at University of Reading earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £32,500 after 3 years, £43,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,500 and £57,500. The £43,500 median after five years is £5,000 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Business Economics at University of Reading do next?
90% 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 University of Reading?
79% 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 University of Reading?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 106 UCAS points.
Does BSc Business Economics at University of Reading 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 Economics at University of Reading?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.