Program Overview

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Business Economics with a Professional Placement Year (BSc)

Subject Area

The subject area of this program is Economics.

UCAS Code

The UCAS code for this program is M298.

Next Intake

The next intake for this program is September 2026.

Duration

The duration of this program is 4 years.

Mode

The mode of study for this program is full-time with a sandwich year.

Why Study This Course

This course combines a rigorous training in economics with management, corporate law, marketing, and finance, equipping students with the skills necessary to successfully navigate the business world. Students will learn to make evidence-based decisions, communicate complex analysis to various audiences, and develop a uniquely diverse skillset.

Subject Area: Economics

The academic school for this subject area is Cardiff Business School.

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for this program are:

• A-level: AAB-BBB, including Maths
• Extended/International Project Qualification: Applicants with grade A in the EPQ/IPQ will typically receive an offer one grade lower than the standard offer
• International Baccalaureate: 34-31 overall or 666-665 in 3 HL subjects, including grade 5 in HL Maths
• Baccalaureate Wales: From September 2023, there will be a new qualification called the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales (level 3), which will replace the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (Welsh Baccalaureate)
• GCSE and other essential requirements: English language or Welsh language at GCSE grade C/4 or an equivalent
• English language requirements:
  • GCSE: Grade C or grade 4 in GCSE English Language
  • IELTS (academic): At least 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each subskill
  • TOEFL iBT: At least 90 overall with a minimum of 17 for writing, 17 for listening, 18 for reading, and 20 for speaking
  • PTE Academic: At least 69 overall with a minimum of 59 in all communicative skills
  • Trinity ISE II/III: II: at least two Distinctions and two Merits, III: at least a Pass in all components

Tuition Fees for 2026 Entry

The tuition fees for this program are:

• For home status:
  • Year one: Ł9,535
  • Year two: Ł9,535
  • Year three (sandwich year): Ł1,905
  • Year four: Ł9,535
• For overseas status:
  • Year one: Ł24,700
  • Year two: Ł24,700
  • Year three (sandwich year): Ł4,940
  • Year four: Ł24,700

Additional Costs

• Accommodation: The university has a range of residences to suit different needs and budgets
• Living costs: Cardiff is one of the UK's most affordable cities

Course Structure

This is a four-year program, with years one, two, and four spent studying at the university, and year three spent on a professional placement.

Year One

The modules for year one are:

• Mathematics and Statistics for Economists
• Principles of Business Economics
• Professional Skills for Economists
• The Great Divergence in Eurasia
• Microeconomics
• Macroeconomics

Year Two

The modules for year two are:

• Economics of Industrial Organisation
• Macroeconomic Theory and Applications
• Microeconomic Theory and Application
• Econometric Theory and Applications Optional modules include:
• Law of Commerce, Banking and Investment
• Marketing and Strategy
• Globalisation and the World Economy
• British Economic History since 1750: Industrialisation and Maturity

Year Three: Sandwich Year

Students will spend this year on a professional placement, applying their university knowledge in the real world.

Year Four

The core modules for year four are:

• Strategic Management
• Competition and Regulation
• Economics of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Optional modules include:
• International Economic History
• Labour Economics
• Behavioural Economics
• Final-year PPY Project
• Economic Geography
• Environmental Economics
• Ethics and Morality of Business
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Learning and Assessment

Each module is taught by active researchers in the field of study. The program employs a diverse range of assessment methods, including coursework, exams, and presentations. Students will develop skills in economic analysis, problem-solving, and communication.

Careers

Economics graduates are highly sought after in many different occupations, including consultancy, regulation, government, finance, and accountancy. The program's emphasis on employability and the professional placement year will provide students with hands-on experience and a competitive edge in the job market.

Next Steps

For more information about the program, please refer to the official university resources.