BSc Business Economics
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Economics, covering core economic theory and its application to business and financial decision-making. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Research Methods, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. An optional industry placement year enables students to apply economic knowledge in professional settings. The programme includes an Applied Project for independent research, with access to a Bloomberg Trading Floor for practical financial analysis.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff points You will need one of the following: 112 UCAS points (standard offer), or 96 UCAS points (contextual offer) Read more about contextual offer eligibility. Points must come from a Level 3 qualification listed on the UCAS tariff calculator. Accepted qualifications We accept: A Levels in at least two subjects BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM (standard) / MMM (contextual) BTEC Diploma – D*D* (standard) / DD (contextual) Access to HE Diploma T Levels International Baccalaureate – 24 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level We also welcome applications from students who are taking Level 3 or higher qualifications not on the UCAS tariff calculator. These are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Additional requirements You will also need: GCSE English Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in English GCSE Mathematics Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in Mathematics International qualifications We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications. Please visit our International page for full details.
What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 100%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 96%
- Learning resources: 100%
- Student voice: 90%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 60%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 25%
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: 70%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Welfare Professionals: 21%
- Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals: 20%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 8%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 8%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 335 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 80%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Mental Wealth and Professional Fitness
- Skills for Business Innovation and Enterprise
- Business, Innovation and Enterprise Analytical Skills
- Media and Communication Skills
- Business, Enterprise and Finance in Practice
- Mental Wealth & Professional Fitness: Embarking on professional development
- Data and AI
- Essentials of Accounting and Finance
- People, Organisation and Law
- Essentials of Economics
- Enterprise – Idea Creation
- Mental Wealth and Professional Fitness. Exploring Professional Development & Career Planning
- Sustainability and Ethics
- Investment and Financial Economics
- Macroeconomics
- Integrated Project Management
- Real World Financial Analysis
- Internship Work Based Learning
- Microeconomics
- Mental Wealth & Professional Fitness: Preparing the Future Graduate
- Applied Project
- Organisational Strategy
- The Global Economy
- Fundamentals and Applications of FinTech
- Transformational Leadership
- Applied Econometrics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Business Economics at University of East London earn?
The median salary is £34,000 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £25,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £17,000 and £33,000. The £25,500 median after five years is £23,000 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Business Economics at University of East London do next?
100% 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 East London?
98% 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 East London?
The typical offer is 24 points in the IB. The average entrant had 93 UCAS points.
Does BSc Business Economics at University of East London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Business Economics at University of East London?
60% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.