Familiarise yourself with the business landscape and develop strong analytical skills to understand different markets, organisations and the global economy.
Specialise through one of our pathways, Accounting and Finance or International Business.
Our graduates are suited to a wide range of roles and sectors or further study.
BA Business Economics is taught by academics who are active researchers in their fields. This programme is recognised by the Government Economic Service (GES) and has professional accreditations that confirm its quality content and relevance to industry:
· Institute of Chartered Accountants England and Wales (ICAEW)
· The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
· The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).
Develop your quantitative and analytical skills from the start of your studies. Learn how to apply these skills to real business challenges from a variety of settings, sectors and roles.
Experience using real-time trading information, economic and financial news in our Bloomberg Trading Floor.
Become confident in the core principles of economics and business and apply these principles to the challenges that businesses and markets are currently facing.
In third year, you will complete a year-long graduate-level placement, providing valuable work experience and an opportunity to further enhance the skills and attributes sought after by top employers.
You can apply for placements with a large organisation or smaller company. You will be supported by university staff whilst on placement and complete related assessments in May.
We also have study abroad opportunities that you can apply for, including a summer or semester abroad.