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Business Economics
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
- 3 Years
- Full-Time
- 1 October 2027
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
Course summary
Should a company open a new shop? Who gains from interest rate changes? What are the implications of performance-related pay? How might a firm maintain market power, and what should it do when others enter the market?
BSc Business Economics provides you with the analytical skills and intellectual toolbox to help answer these pressing questions and many more.
Why study Business Economics at Lancaster?
With a Business Economics degree from Lancaster University, you will discover the dynamic forces shaping our world as you delve into the interplay between consumers, businesses, and the ever-evolving environments in which they operate. This course goes beyond traditional economics, offering a rich blend of subjects from our Management School, empowering you to understand and influence the world of business like never before.
The BSc Business Economics begins by introducing the foundational principles of economic theory. The course then focuses on economic methods with specific applications to business. By choosing modules from within the Management School, you will be exposed to subjects such as marketing, accounting, finance and management science.
You will cover the fundamentals of economic theory and practice, and as your degree progresses and you discover more about both the subject and yourself, you can flex this programme in ways that speak to your changing interests and strengths. This flexibility means you can play a major part in building the degree you want, and might lead you to study themes such as:
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International trade and business
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Global macroeconomics and policy
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Public policy analysis
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Growth and development
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years
Start dates
- 1 October 2027
Apply by
13 January 2027
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- 4V13
- Institution code:
- L14
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
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How to apply
Apply by
13 January 2027
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- 4V13
- Institution code:
- L14
- Campus name:
- Main Site
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
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Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A levelAAB
UCAS TariffNot accepted
Access to HE DiplomaDistinction: 36 Merit: 9
International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammeOffer: 35
35 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDD
T LevelD
Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate
We accept the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in place of one A level, or equivalent qualification, as long as any subject requirements are met.
Scottish Higher
We are happy to admit applicants on the basis of five Highers, but where we require a specific subject at A level, we will typically require an Advanced Higher in that subject. If you do not meet the grade requirement through Highers alone, we will consider a combination of Highers and Advanced Highers in separate subjects. Please contact our Admissions team for more information.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE Mathematics grade 6/B, GCSE English Language grade 4/C.
We will also look at your overall GCSE profile when considering your application as a whole.
We do have flexibility when considering GCSE requirements. Please visit our website for more details.
We will also look at your overall GCSE profile when considering your application as a whole.
We do have flexibility when considering GCSE requirements. Please visit our website for more details.
You can find full details of our entry requirements and the application process on our website. https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-to-apply/
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | with at least 5.5 in each element |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 87 | with 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 17 in Speaking and 20 in Writing. For tests taken after 21 January 2026, we require 4.5 overall with at least 4 in each element. |
| PTE Academic | 58 | with at least 42 in each element |
| Cambridge English Advanced | Level B2 | 176 overall with at least 162 in each element |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | Level C1 | 176 overall with at least 162 in each element |
| Trinity ISE | Distinction | ISE II with a minimum of Distinction in each element |
https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/entry-requirements/undergraduate-english-requirements/
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
At Lancaster, we are committed to widening access to higher education for all. As part of this we take a holistic approach to reviewing applications, taking into account exceptional circumstances and potential as much as we can. We run a Contextual Offer Scheme which incorporates a reduced grade offer for applicants that meet our eligibility criteria. For more information on the scheme, and other widening participation activity such as the Lancaster Access Programme, please visit our website.
International entry requirements
We accept a wide range of international qualifications. If your qualification is not listed here, please see our website for more information, or contact our Admissions team for advice. https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/entry-requirements/undergraduate-qualifications/
Historical entry grades data
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It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
For information about fees and funding please visit www.lancaster.ac.uk/fees.
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