BSc Business Economics
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Economics, examining how economic principles apply within business and policy contexts. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Financial Analysis, Policy Analysis, Research Methods, Legal Analysis, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme includes a Level 6 dissertation project, prepared through a dedicated research methods module. No prior knowledge of business or economics is required for entry.
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Entry requirements
112 UCAS points required from level 3 qualifications. These can include: A Levels at grade B, B and C, or above BTEC Extended Diploma with Distinction, Merit, Merit Access to HE Diploma T Levels You also need GCSE English and Maths (grade 9-4 / A*-C) or Level 2 equivalents.
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 83%: 70 offers from 84 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
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: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 97%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 100%
- Learning resources: 98%
- Student voice: 95%
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: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
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: 30%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 20%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 150 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 68%
- South East: 19%
- South West: 2%
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: 85%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from all professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Principles of Management
- Professional Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Economics
- Employability Skills
- Analysis of Real World Issues
- Exploring Macroeconomics
- Exploring Microeconomics
- Principles of Business Law
- Understanding Business
- Microeconomic
- Analytical Skills for Economists
- Economics of Climate Change
- Macroeconomics
- Financial Management
- Corporate and Business Law
- Financial Risk and Investments
- Economic Policy Analysis
- Research Methods for Business Economics
- Applied Data Analysis
- Entrepreneurship and Start-ups
- Global Financial Markets
- Learning Through Work
- Economics of Financial Markets
- Career Strategy and Planning (CSP)
- Business Sustainability and Social Responsibility in Practice
- Behavioural Economics
- International Economics
- Current Issues Analysis
- Economics of Artificial Intelligence
- Behavioural Economics and Happiness
- Contemporary Issues in Business Economics
- Business Ethics and Sustainability
- Business Economics Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Business Economics at University of West London earn?
The median salary is £26,500 after 3 years, £31,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,000 and £38,000. The £31,000 median after five years is £17,500 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Business Economics at University of West London do next?
70% 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 West London?
96% 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 West London?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 84 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Business Economics at University of West London?
83% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 70 offers from 84 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Business Economics at University of West London accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from all professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.
Does BSc Business Economics at University of West London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Business Economics at University of West London?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.