Program Overview

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Key Facts

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Course duration

4 years

Available for September start 2025

Further details on entry requirements

Course Overview

Why study Business Economics at Aberystwyth?

At Aberystwyth Business School we focus on the practical application of economic ideas, knowledge and methods within the context of professional decision-making situations. You will learn to apply economic knowledge to business strategy and business policy.

You will benefit from:

• being taught by economic researchers, ensuring that you are exposed to the latest theories and knowledge in the subject area
• real-world industry perspectives through guest lectures by industry professionals
• enhancing your career opportunities through our partnerships with business, industry and commerce
• participating in business competitions.

Our Staff

Students at the Aberystwyth Business School are taught by lecturers and other teaching staff who are active researchers and expert practitioners in their chosen subject area.

Over 75% of full time members of teaching staff are qualified to PhD level. Most are currently research active, meaning that students benefit from being taught ‘new’ knowledge in their chosen field of study as well as recognized literature. The School also employs part-time and full time staff devoted purely to teaching. Many part-time staff combine teaching duties with consultancy and business activities, ensuring that students have access not only to up to date research but the latest applied knowledge.

Modules September start - 2025

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4

Core

Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value
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Academic Skills Foundation 1 | IC07620 | 20
Academic Skills Foundation 2 | IC07720 | 20
Decision Making in Tourism | AB00120 | 20
Economics, Finance and Accounting for Business | AB01320 | 20
Foundations of Management and Marketing | AB05120 | 20
Information Technology for University Students | CS01120 | 20

Core

Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value
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Data Analytics | AB15220 | 20
Fundamentals of Accounting and Finance * | AB11120 | 20
Fundamentals of Management and Business * | AB15120 | 20
Understanding the Economy | AB13120 | 20
Economic Theory and Policy | AB13220 | 20

Core

Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value
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Human Resource Management * | AB25420 | 20
Macroeconomics: Theory and Policy Applications | AB23220 | 20
Managerial Economics | AB23320 | 20
Microeconomics Theory and Policy Applications | AB23120 | 20

Core

Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value
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Contemporary Issues in Economics and Policy | AB33120 | 20
Organizational Psychology | AB35420 | 20
Strategic Leadership * | AB35120 | 20
Trade and International Monetary Systems | AB33520 | 20

• Also available partially or entirely through the medium of Welsh

Careers

The BSc Business Economics degree provides opportunities in areas such as policy analysis or government administration in the public sector, banking and finance sector or within the private sector. Other career paths include non-government organisations (NGOs) and voluntary organisations. Our graduates have gone to work in the Government Economic Services, HM Treasury, British Council, FDM Group, Nexus Financial Consulting and Kiva. Many have also pursued research and further studies in higher education.

What skills will I obtain from this degree?

Studying our degree in Business Economics will equip you with the following skills:

• Understanding of organisational behaviour and structure
• Improved numeracy skills and the ability to research, interpret and use business and financial data
• Deep understanding of the causes and effects of economic and other external changes
• The ability to communicate clearly in a written and spoken form;
• Effective problem solving
• Analytical and creative thinking skills
• Decision-making
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Time-Management and organisational skills
• Self-motivation and self-reliance.

Teaching & Learning

What will I learn?

Below is an indicative list of core modules that you may study on this course.

First year:

• Academic Skills Foundation 1 & 2
• Economics, Finance and Accounting for Business
• Foundations of Management and Marketing
• Information Technology for University Students *
• Introduction to Statistics *
• The Mathematics Driving Licence *.

Second year:

• Understanding the Economy
• Fundamentals of Management and Business *
• Economic Theory and Policy
• Fundamentals of Accounting and Finance *
• Data Analytics.

Third year:

• Microeconomics Theory and Policy
• Macroeconomics Theory and Policy
• Managerial Economics
• Human Resource Management *
• Research Methods *.

Final year:

• Environmental Economics
• Trade, Development and Growth
• Organisational Psychology
• Dissertation *.

• also available partially or entirely through the medium of Welsh.

How will I be taught?

You will be taught through lectures, seminars and tutorials.

You will be assessed through:

• Examinations
• Assessed essays
• Reports
• Projects
• Presentations
• Coursework.

Typical Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

A Levels

Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed Level 3 qualifications (eg, A-Levels or BTEC diploma) and to mature-aged candidates without formal qualifications who have suitable background education, experience and motivation.

GCSE requirements

(minimum grade C/4):
English or Welsh and Mathematics

BTEC National Diploma:

Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed Level 3 qualifications (eg, A-Levels or BTEC diploma) and to mature-aged candidates without formal qualifications who have suitable background education, experience and motivation.

International Baccalaureate:

Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed Level 3 qualifications (eg, A-Levels or BTEC diploma) and to mature-aged candidates without formal qualifications who have suitable background education, experience and motivation.

European Baccalaureate:

Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed Level 3 qualifications (eg, A-Levels or BTEC diploma) and to mature-aged candidates without formal qualifications who have suitable background education, experience and motivation.

English Language Requirements:

See our Undergraduate English Language Requirements for this course. Pre-sessional English Programmes are also available for students who do not meet our English Language Requirements.

Country Specific Entry Requirements:

International students whose qualification is not listed on this page, can check our Country Specific Entry Requirements for further information.

The University welcomes undergraduate applications from students studying the Access to Higher Education Diploma or T-level qualifications, provided that relevant subject content and learning outcomes are met. We are not able to accept Access to Higher Education Diplomas or T-levels as a general qualification for every undergraduate degree course.
Our inclusive admissions policy values breadth as well as depth of study. Applicants are selected on their own individual merits and offers can vary. If you would like to check the eligibility of your qualifications before submitting an application, please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for advice and guidance.

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