BA Economics and Business with East European Studies
About this course
BA in Economics and Business with East European Studies, an economics and russian studies degree examining economic principles alongside the context of the Central and East European region. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, and Entrepreneurship. Students complete a free-standing dissertation in the final year. The first year covers foundational theory through Introduction to Microeconomics, Introduction to Macroeconomics, Contemporary Issues of International Business and Strategic Management, and Introductory Statistical Methods. The second and third years offer optional modules covering topics such as Applied Game Theory for Economics and Business, European Macroeconomics, Topics in Financial Management, and International Trade.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA (Mathematics required. Economics and Further Mathematics preferred.) IB: 38 points (A total of 18 points in three higher level subjects including grade 6 in Mathematics, with no higher level score below 5. The course will accept either ‘Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches’ or ‘Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation’ at higher level.)
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 22%: 16 offers from 72 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 16 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 77%
- Learning opportunities: 75%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 77%
- Organisation and management: 74%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 70%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started
- Continued on course: 97%
- Left higher education: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 215 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 67%
- South East: 8%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 70 students who started
- A levels: 86%
- Baccalaureate: 6%
- A degree: 7%
- Other qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Microeconomics
- Introduction to Macroeconomics
- Contemporary Issues of International Business and Strategic Management
- Introductory Statistical Methods
- Migration and Health
- Applied Game Theory for Economics and Business
- Emerging Market Economies: Economics of Transition
- Topics in Microeconomics
- European Macroeconomics
- New Venture Creation
- Applied Econometrics
- Economic History and Ideas
- Political Economy of European Integration
- Economics of Innovation
- Free-standing Dissertation
- Topics in Financial Management
- Advanced Topics in Financial Management
- The Economics of Entrepreneurship
- The Economics of the Family
- International Trade
- International Macroeconomics
- Economics of Political Institutions
- Industrial Dynamics: Theory and Empirical Applications
- Economic Psychology
- Labour Economics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Economics and Business with East European Studies at University College London earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £42,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,500 and £57,000. The £42,500 median after five years is £6,000 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BA Economics and Business with East European Studies at University College London do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Economics and Business with East European Studies at University College London?
77% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Economics and Business with East European Studies at University College London?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 38 points in the IB. The average entrant had 146 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BA Economics and Business with East European Studies at University College London?
22% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 16 offers from 72 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
How many students continue on BA Economics and Business with East European Studies at University College London?
97% of students continued into their second year, and 3% left higher education.