BSc Business Economics
About this course
BSc (Hons) Business Economics is a three-year undergraduate degree examining the intersection of economic theory, data analysis and business strategy. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Project Management, Policy Analysis, Psychological Assessment, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Human Behaviour, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The first year covers core foundations through Principles of Economics, Contemporary Issues in the Global Economy, Data Driven Decision Making, Developing your Career Foundations, Global Business and Sustainable Digital Futures, and Understanding Organisations. The second year progresses to Microeconomic and Behavioural Analysis, Economics of Sustainable Development, Live Project in Macroeconomics, Advanced Data Analytics, Project Management, and Developing Your Professional Identity. The final year concludes with Games and Economic Behaviour, Industrial Economics, Organisational Strategy and Leadership, Sustainable Business Practice, The Professional Graduate, Economics of Social Problems, and Econometrics for Impact Evaluation.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: Maths and English at grade C / grade 4 or above, or equivalent Functional Skills (L2). You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed below. UCAS tariff: 104 UCAS points A level: 104 UCAS points BTEC: DMM T level: Merit Access to HE: 104 UCAS points from 45 level 3 credits Scottish Highers: 104 UCAS points from minimum of 2 Advanced Highers Irish Leaving Certificate: 104 UCAS points from a minimum of 2 higher level subjects including a minimum of H7 (D3) or O4 (C3) in Maths and English European Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma with 60% or above IB: 30 Points including a grade 5 standard level Maths and 6 in standard level English or 4 higher level Maths and 5 higher level English
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 96%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 405 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 88%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 1%
- South East: 3%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Principles of Economics
- Contemporary Issues in the Global Economy
- Data Driven Decision Making
- Developing your Career Foundations
- Global Business and Sustainable Digital Futures
- Understanding Organisations
- Microeconomic and Behavioural Analysis
- Economics of Sustainable Development
- Live Project in Macroeconomics
- Advanced Data Analytics
- Project Management
- Developing Your Professional Identity
- Games and Economic Behaviour
- Industrial Economics
- Organisational Strategy and Leadership
- Sustainable Business Practice
- The Professional Graduate
- Economics of Social Problems
- Econometrics for Impact Evaluation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Business Economics at University of Salford earn?
The median salary is £21,500 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £34,000.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Business Economics at University of Salford?
83% 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 Salford?
The typical offer is 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 125 UCAS points.
Is BSc Business Economics at University of Salford accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
How many students continue on BSc Business Economics at University of Salford?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.