BSc (Hons) (Econ) Economics with Business
Develop the economic and business skills to pursue careers in finance, management, consultancy and business analysis.
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Discover how modern market economies and organisations operate with Buckingham’s BSc Economics with Business degree. Combining essential economic principles and policy analysis with practical organisational and managerial understanding, you’ll learn to evaluate competitive environments, analyse market data, and make reasoned strategic decisions, preparing you to tackle real-world business challenges in a dynamic, globalized economy.
This Economics with Business degree bridges the gap between economic theory and practical business management. It focuses on the understanding of essential economic principles and analysis, integrated with applied competencies in organisational behaviour, strategic management, and leadership. Throughout the degree, you will learn to effectively apply theoretical knowledge to realistic organisational and strategic challenges.
The course effectively combines the study of core economic models with a progressive business syllabus. The business modules are delivered through guided learning workshops and collaborative sessions, designed to develop your practical understanding through active participation, group work, and case-based discussion. You’ll also engage in applied and simulation-based learning progressively from Level 4 through to Level 6. This includes exploring responsible leadership and professional ethics, analysing organisational behaviour and market data in live business projects and formulating competitive business strategies in a dynamic simulation environment.
You will examine trade-offs in economic policy decisions, evaluating how rules impact incentives and market outcomes. Small group tutorials offer unique opportunities for rigorous and dynamic discussion, allowing analytical methods to be demonstrated and assimilated. The characteristic international nature of our student body, as well as the uniquely personalised teaching conditions which Buckingham favours, offer once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to understand how modern economies and businesses run in a globalised economy interconnected through international trade and capital flows.
Course Highlights
Students will be able to:
- Combine core economic theory and policy analysis with practical business management and strategy.
- Develop strategic and critical thinking to analyse competitive environments and make reasoned decisions under uncertainty.
- Engage in applied, simulation-based learning, including live business projects and dynamic strategy simulations.
- Build digital fluency and data literacy to interpret business data, apply analytical tools, and visualise findings.
- Learn through rigorous discussion, collaborative workshops, and case-based discussions in small groups.
- Explore responsible leadership, professional ethics, and agile responses to complex organizational challenges.
Course breakdown
The course is structured into three progressive stages, transitioning students from foundational knowledge to practical application and advanced strategic analysis.
Terms 1 and 2 (Level 4): the course teaches core concepts in economics alongside introductory business modules focusing on responsible leadership and professional ethics.
Terms 3 and 4 (Level 5): you will progress to more advanced economic analysis while engaging in collaborative workshops, live business projects, and market intelligence tasks.
Final two terms (Level 6): you will deepen your understanding of advanced economic policy and applied strategic decision-making, formulating and implementing competitive business strategies in dynamic simulation environments.
Year 1
In Year 1, you will build foundational knowledge in micro and macroeconomic theories alongside key business concepts. You will be introduced to responsible leadership, professional ethics, and basic data interpretation, setting the stage for applied organisational analysis.
Year 2
Throughout your second year, you will advance your economic analysis skills and apply them to business contexts. You’ll engage in collaborative workshops, live business projects, and market data analysis, developing your interpersonal, leadership, and evidential reasoning skills.
In the second half of Year 2, you will focus on advanced economic policy and strategic decision-making. You will formulate and implement competitive business strategies in dynamic simulations, honing your critical judgment and professional communication under competitive pressure.
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Placements
Academic Experience Abroad (at the end of the programme)
In addition to the innovative and engaging content, the programme also offers an Academic Experience Abroad. Graduates will have the opportunity to apply for placements with one of our partner academic institutions abroad during the summer, following the successful completion of their examinations. These placements offer invaluable hands-on experience in research projects and academic work under the guidance of experienced faculty.
Vinson Internships
In addition, our students will have the opportunity to join the Vinson Internships, only available for Buckingham students.
Teaching and assessment
We keep class sizes small so you won’t get lost in the crowd. You will be assigned a personal tutor to support you every step of the way, and our academic and student support teams will ensure you have the tools to succeed in your studies. We value the quality of your learning experience.
Teaching methods
During your studies, you will learn through active and rigorous discussion and debate, encouraged in our small group tutorial environment. This is the best way to test your progress, identify barriers, and enhance your knowledge with tailored content.
Throughout our modules, we provide a combination of lectures, workshops, and interactive tutorial sessions. Business modules specifically build transferable professional skills through guided learning workshops, collaborative sessions, and case-based discussions. Applied and simulation-based learning is used progressively to connect theory to practice, allowing you to analyse organisational behaviour in live business projects and formulate strategies in dynamic simulation environments. Problem-based learning is adopted across courses relating to economic policy analysis and business decision-making.
You will also benefit from specialised seminars hosted by research institutes based on campus, such as the Vinson Centre, offering opportunities to discuss key policy and business issues with senior academics, government officials, and industry leaders.
Timetabled activities
In your first year, on average, you can expect:
| Activity | Hours per week |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 8 |
| Tutorials | 2 |
| Optional activities | 1 |
Assessment Methods
Economics modules are assessed by a written examination (weighted at 50%) and a substantial coursework component (50%), including essays, data analysis projects, and policy debates.
Business modules are assessed entirely through coursework, reflecting their applied and practice-oriented nature. This includes individual strategy reports, simulation-based project reports, group work, and oral presentations, designed to evaluate your ability to apply theoretical knowledge to realistic organisational and strategic challenges.
After your course
This Economics with Business degree equips graduates with a rigorous grounding in economic analysis alongside practical business management and strategic skills. This versatile combination prepares students for managerial, analytical, and strategic roles across a wide range of sectors, including corporate business, management consulting, and the public sector. Graduates of this course will be highly competitive for leading graduate programmes.
Additionally, the programme provides an excellent foundation for postgraduate study, enabling students to progress to MSc programmes in Management, Business Analytics, or Economics, or to pursue professional business qualifications.
Career opportunities
- Management and Strategy Consulting
- Business Analysis and Market Research
- Public Sector and Policy Administration
- Financial and Economic Advisory
- Organizational Leadership and Human Resources
- Data and Digital Business Strategy
Career skills
- Strategic and critical thinking in competitive environments
- Data literacy and digital fluency for business intelligence
- Agile decision-making under uncertainty and digital disruption
- Professional communication and persuasive presentation
- Collaborative leadership and team management
- Application of economic theory to organizational challenges
Careers and Employability Support
Our courses strive to effectively combine academic challenge with the transferable skills that will stand you in good stead for future employment. The Buckingham tutorial teaching model means that our students are well prepared as they embark on their careers and future study.
Find out more about our Careers and Employability Service.
Postgraduate study
Our two-year degrees mean you can begin your postgraduate studies quicker than your peers.
“Buckingham helped make the impossible, possible. The strong support offering and small class tutorials make the degree less daunting.”
Reni, Undergraduate student
Entry requirements
See our general University entry requirements for information on flexible entry, mature students and alternative qualifications.
UK Offers
The standard entry requirements for this course are:
- A-level: BBB-BBC, IB: 31-32 or equivalent qualifications.
- Applicants must also have: GCSE English and Maths at Grade C / Grade 4, or above (or equivalent).
International Applicants
We have a number of standard entry requirements for our international applicants:
If you are uncertain on whether you will be eligible to apply for this course, please contact our Admissions team.
Course fees
The fees for this course are:
| Start | Type | 1st Year | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|
Month Year Full-time (2 Years) | UK | £00,000 | £00,000 |
| INT | £00,000 | £00,000 | |
Month Year Full-time (2 Years) | UK | £00,000 | £00,000 |
| INT | £00,000 | £00,000 |
Where courses exceed one year in duration, the University reserves the right to increase course fees annually in line with inflation linked to the Retail Price Index (RPI). If the University intends to increase your course fees it will notify you via email of this as soon as reasonably practicable.
Course fees do not include additional costs such as books, equipment, writing up fees and other ancillary charges. Where applicable, these additional costs will be made clear.
Scholarships and bursaries
How to apply
We welcome applications in two different ways – directly via our online application form, or through UCAS.
Apply direct
Apply online from this page as:
- The most flexible option.
- You can apply until shortly before the course starts.
- There are no application fees.
- Apply as an additional option to your UCAS choices.
You can apply directly through our website by clicking the ‘Apply Now’ button.
Apply via UCAS
Alternatively, if you do not wish to apply directly with us, you can apply via UCAS where you can easily make Buckingham one of your UCAS choices.
Do bear in mind that the application and decision deadline are set by UCAS and there is an application fee to UCAS.