About the Courses

Overview

• The BSc Business Economics degree will provide you with a comprehensive and practical understanding of the economic decisions faced by businesses, as well as the ability to analyse the economic and social environment in which these decisions are taken
• You will develop key skills in economics, accounting and management and combine these with the application of skills to the solution of many interacting problems that face business managers
• This flexible degree programme will appeal to anyone interested in applying the principles of economics to a career in business, who is not looking for a high mathematical component to their degree
• The ability to take modules outside the Economics department gives you the opportunity to broaden your perspective and demonstrate insight into a number of areas
• First year modules provide a solid background in economics and management, while your second and final years are more flexible, allowing you to tailor your degree according to your interests

Why choose a year in industry?

• Gain a proven work history that is excellent to discuss at job interviews and gives you a head start in the working world
• Get paid! Typical salaries range from £19,000 to £23,000 but can extend from £15,000 to £52,000
• Over 50% of students are offered graduate jobs from their placement employer
• 97% of With Industrial Experience graduates were in graduate employment or postgraduate study within 6 months of graduating, compared to 93.5% of non-WIE graduates (DLHE 2017)
• Increase your confidence and resilience, and make friends for life