BSc

Business Economics

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Key Facts

L11F

  • UCAS Tariff

  • Course duration

    4 years

Available for September start 2025

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The BSc Business Economics degree at Aberystwyth University will train you to develop effective business solutions using practical economic knowledge. You will gain an in-depth understanding of the economic factors that influence business success and decision-making, and develop the analytical, problemsolving and communication skills required by employers in both the private and public sectors.

You will develop a thorough understanding of economics as an analytical assessment tool and gain professional skills to apply both microeconomics and macroeconomics in professional environments and policy contexts.

This course includes an integrated foundation year.

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

Please note: The modules listed below are those currently intended for delivery during the next academic year and may be subject to change. They are included here to give an indication of how the course is structured.

Core

Module Name Module Code Credit Value
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
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
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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