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Business Economics

Course details
  • BSc (Hons)
  • 4 Years
  • Sandwich
  • 21 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Main Site

Course summary

Graduates with a strong understanding of economics are currently in-demand in the global business industry. Make your mark in this exciting sector with the help of this Business Economics BSc(Hons) degree.

This course aims to equip you with the integral skills in and knowledge of business operations and economics. You’ll be able to look at how economic issues are relevant in a business context, as well as learn how business managers make decisions after considering economic policies and other key financial issues, such as inflation. You’ll also learn in our state-of-the-art trading room.

Why Study Business Economics BSc(Hons) at University of Huddersfield?
You can look forward to a high-quality education here, as your teachers rank in the top three in England for the proportion who hold doctorates (HESA 2022). Economics at Huddersfield is also top in Yorkshire for learning experience, learning opportunities, academic support and more (National Student Survey 2023).

On top of option modules, you’ll study a wide range of subjects including microeconomics and macroeconomics, international economics, industrial economics, and decision science.

Away from campus, you’ll gain relevant real-world experience. After the second year of the course, you’ll put your knowledge and skills to the test in an optional 48-week work placement in your area of interest, in the UK or abroad, utilising our links with local, national, and international companies throughout many industries.

This course will prepare you for a variety of potentially exciting careers in a range of fields in the industry. You could work as a finance officer, audit associate or financial analyst. You’ll be able to work for other organisations, or even pursue your passions by creating your own business.

Professional Bodies
You’ll be studying at an Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International-accredited Business School. Globally, fewer than six per cent of institutions offering business degrees achieve this accreditation.

Why Huddersfield?
Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.

Modules

Modules on the first year of this course include:
• Introduction to Macroeconomics
• Introduction to Microeconomics
• Statistics for Social Sciences
• Mathematics for Social Sciences
• Understanding Business Analytics.

To see the full range of modules and descriptions (including option modules), please visit our website. A link to this course can be found at the bottom of the page in the ‘Course contact details’ section.

Assessment method

All our courses give you an overview of:
• contact time with your tutor
• time spent on independent study
• how you will be taught, assessed, and receive feedback

Take a look at the Teaching and Assessment information on our course page.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • AACSB International

How to apply

Apply by
14 January

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:
L110
Institution code:
H60
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2

Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)

Please contact the Student Recruitment Team at study@hud.ac.uk for more information.

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
120 - 112 points

from a combination of Level 3 qualifications.

A level
BBB - BBC

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM - DMM

Access to HE Diploma
M: 45 credits

or above.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

120-112 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

In addition you must have GCSE Maths at grade 5 or above, or grade B or above if awarded under the previous GCSE grading scheme.

T Level
M

The University accepts a wide range of Level 3 qualifications for entry to undergraduate courses. Entry requirements vary by course, so applicants should always check the specific requirements for their chosen course. Other suitable experience or qualifications may be considered. For further information, please the University’s Undergraduate Entry Requirements.

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

English language requirements

If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent.

Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our International Entry Requirements pages.https://hud.ac.uk/international/courses-and-entry-requirements/international-entry-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.

Our offer-making is transparent, consistent, and equitable.
Whilst we don’t make contextual offers (a reduced points or grades offer based on personal circumstances), we do offer a variety of fairer access opportunities and support.

Learn more on the University of Huddersfield website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

Not enough data available

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear

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

This information is for students applying to study at the University of Huddersfield in the academic year 2026/27.

Please note that tuition fees for subsequent years may rise in line with inflation (RPI-X) and/or Government policy.

From January 2027 the UK government is launching a new student funding system for people starting university education. For detailed information please visit our website - https://www.hud.ac.uk/study/fees/

Please email the Student Finance Office (sfo@hud.ac.uk) or call 01484 472210 for more information about fees and finance.

Sponsorship information

Please see our website for more information - http://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-finance/undergraduate-scholarships/

Clearing contact details

General Clearing for Applicants

Clearing places available at Huddersfield Uni

Email:study@hud.ac.uk

Phone:0333 987 9000

Course Clearing information

Additional information

Clearing Phone Line Opening Times:
Thursday 13 August - 8.00am to 6.00pm
Friday 14 August - 9.00am to 5.00pm
Saturday 15 August - 10.00am to 2.00pm
Sunday 16 August - closed

Monday 19 August to Thursday 22 August - 9.00am to 5.00pm
Friday 23 August: 09.00am to 4.00pm

Course contact details

Main UG and PGT Contact

Email:contacthud@hud.ac.uk

Phone:+44 (0)1484 422288

Student Recruitment Team

Email:study@hud.ac.uk

Phone:+44 (0)1484 472625

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