BSc Economics and Business,
About this course
BSc in Economics and Accounting and Finance, combining economics with accounting and finance. Core topics include Statistics, Project Management, and Environmental Analysis. The programme includes an Independent Study Project in the final year and integrates core economic theory with mathematical and statistical methods alongside business and management modules.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB-BBC IB: 32 points
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What students say
Based on about 15 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 69%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 35%
- Finance Professionals: 15%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 360 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 12%
- South East: 16%
- South West: 12%
- Wales: 50%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations.
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.
Modules
- Principles of Microeconomics
- Being a Social Scientist
- Principles of Macroeconomics
- Exploring Economic Data
- Rethinking Business
- Mathematical Techniques For Economics A
- Mathematical Techniques for Economics B
- Intermediate Microeconomics
- Problems and Decision-Making in Economics
- Intermediate Macro-economics
- Economic Policy
- Introductory Econometrics
- Strategic Analysis
- Dadansoddi Strategol (Strategic Analysis)
- Change Management
- Management Science
- Global Business Environment: International Political Economy
- International Business
- Supply Chain Management
- Business Analytics
- Advanced Microeconomics
- Advanced Macroeconomics
- Economics Independent Study Project
- Economics of Culture Based Development
- Time Series Econometrics
- Labour Economics
- Economic Development
- Economies of the Middle and Far East
- Mathematical Economics
- Financial Market Efficiency
- Energy Economics
- Applied International Macroeconomics
- Behavioural Economics
- Microeconometrics and Panel Data Models
- Applied Money and Banking Economics
- Managerial Economics
- Financial Economics
- Final Year Project
- Innovation Management
- Project Management
- Strategic Implementation
- Leadership
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- International Standards
- Sustainability and Environmental Management
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Economics and Business, at Swansea University earn?
The median salary is £27,500 after 15 months, £25,000 after 3 years, £32,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,000 and £42,500. The £32,500 median after five years is £16,000 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Economics and Business, at Swansea University 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 Economics and Business, at Swansea University?
86% 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 Business, at Swansea University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 111 UCAS points.
Is BSc Economics and Business, at Swansea University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.
How many students continue on BSc Economics and Business, at Swansea University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.