Program Overview

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Business Economics BSc(Hons)

The Business Economics BSc(Hons) degree offers top-class teaching, the chance to gain industry experience, and a range of exciting modules. This course aims to equip students with the integral skills in and knowledge of business operations and economics.

Overview

Graduates with a strong understanding of economics are currently in-demand in the global business industry. The course provides students with the opportunity to study a wide range of subjects, including microeconomics and macroeconomics, international economics, industrial economics, and decision science.

Why Study Business Economics BSc(Hons)

Students will be studying at an AACSB International accredited Business School, which is a prestigious accreditation achieved by fewer than six per cent of institutions offering business degrees worldwide. The University of Huddersfield has been rated Gold in all three aspects of the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023.

Course Details

• The course offers a one-year (48 weeks) work placement after the second year, in the UK or abroad.
• Core modules include Introduction to Macroeconomics, Introduction to Microeconomics, Statistics for Social Sciences, and Mathematics for Social Sciences.
• Option modules may include Introduction to Financial Services and Understanding Global Dynamics.
• In the second year, core modules include Intermediate Macroeconomics, Intermediate Microeconomics, Econometrics, and International Economics and Globalisation.
• Option modules may include Business Creation and Development and Leadership: Theory and Practice.
• In the final year, core modules include Applied Econometrics, Undergraduate Dissertation, and Decision Science.
• Option modules may include Industrial Economics, Marketing for Small Business, and Advances in Leadership.

Entry Requirements

To find out if you are eligible to start this course, please see the University's Clearing pages.

Fees and Finance

The maximum fees for UK-based students on undergraduate courses in 2025/26 will be £9,535 per year for full-time students.

Career Support

The University's Careers and Employability Service offers professional help, support, and guidance, including industry-supported workshops, careers fairs, and one-to-one guidance sessions.

Accreditations and Professional Links

Huddersfield Business School is an accredited member of AACSB International—The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Less than 6% of business schools worldwide have obtained this prestigious accreditation.

Student Support

The University offers support networks and services to help students get ahead in their studies and social life, including a student protection plan and a formal exit strategy in case of discontinuation or suspension of a course.

Research Excellence

The University is in the top 50 UK universities for Research Power, with three-quarters of all its research being world-leading and internationally excellent.

Further Study

Progression to a postgraduate course is dependent on successful completion of undergraduate studies, with minimum qualification requirements such as a first-class or higher second (2.1) degree. The University also offers a Global Professional Award, which provides students with valuable qualities and experiences that can help them get the career they want.