BSc Business Economics
About this course
BSc (Hons) Business Economics is an undergraduate economics degree centred on the application of economic theory and quantitative methods to business environments. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Accounting, Marketing, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Entrepreneurship. Students can choose to complete an optional placement year or spend a year abroad during their studies. The first year covers foundational concepts through Economics in Practice, Microeconomic Principles, Macroeconomic Principles, and Mathematics and Statistics for Economics and Business. The second year advances quantitative and analytical capabilities with Analytical Methods for Economics, Intermediate Microeconomics, Intermediate Macroeconomics, and Entrepreneurship and Professional Practice. The final year focuses on advanced business contexts through Economics of Business Strategy and Economics of Institutions. Optional modules across the programme allow specialisation in areas such as strategic business planning, taxation, management of business finance, and international economics.
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What students say
Based on about 16 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 70%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 65 students who started
- Continued on course: 84%
- Gained a higher qualification: 1%
- Left higher education: 6%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 9%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
- Working and studying: 15%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 40%
- Administrative occupations: 20%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 15%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 55%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Who gets in
Based on about 85 students who started
- A levels: 100%
Modules
- Economics in Practice
- Microeconomic Principles
- Macroeconomic Principles
- Mathematics and Statistics for Economics and Business
- Skills for Economists
- Introduction to Accounting for Business
- Fundamentals of Management
- Principles of Marketing
- Analytical Methods for Economics
- Intermediate Microeconomics
- Intermediate Macroeconomics
- Entrepreneurship and Professional Practice
- Accounting for Business Decisions
- Risk Management, Analysis and Assurance
- Operations and Supply Chain Management
- Digital Transformation
- History of Economic Thought
- International Economics
- Regional Economics: Understanding the Northern Ireland Economy
- Industrial Economics - Understanding and Regulating Markets
- Marketing Management in Practice
- Creativity in Communications
- Diploma in International Academic Studies
- Diploma in Professional Practice
- Economics of Business Strategy
- Economics of Institutions
- Strategic Business Planning
- Governance, Risk and Ethics
- Management of Business Finance
- Taxation
- Psychology at Work
- Regional Economics: UK Regions and Cities, Theory Policy and Forecasting
- Economics of Globalisation
- Economic History: Lessons for Policy
- Economic Policy
- Economics of Conflict and Peace
- The Digital and Marketing Nexus
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Business Economics at Ulster University earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £29,000. The £27,000 median after fifteen months is £6,000 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Business Economics at Ulster University 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 Ulster 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 Business Economics at Ulster University?
The average entrant had 115 UCAS points.
Does BSc Business Economics at Ulster University 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 Ulster University?
84% of students continued into their second year, and 6% left higher education.