University of Huddersfield

Business Economics BSc(Hons)

University of HuddersfieldUniversity of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH

Course overview

Graduates with a strong understanding of economics are currently in-demand in the global business industry. Make your mark in this sector, thanks to this Business Economics BSc(Hons) degree, which offers top-class teaching, the chance to gain industry experience, and a range of exciting modules. 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. You’ll be studying at an AACSB International accredited Business School.

Globally, fewer than six per cent of institutions offering business degrees achieve this accreditation. You can also look forward to a high-quality education here, as your teachers rank in the top five in England for the proportion who hold doctorates (HESA 2025). In the National Student Survey 2025, Economics ranked top in Yorkshire for student voice, learning resources and learning opportunities.

On top of option modules, you’ll study a wide range of subjects including: 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.

Key highlights

  • Business School holds AACSB International accreditation, achieved by under 6% globally
  • 48-week work placement after second year, in the UK or abroad
  • Learn in a state-of-the-art trading room
  • Teachers rank top five in England for doctorate holders (HESA 2025)
  • Explores how managers make decisions around economic policy and inflation
  • Economics ranked top in Yorkshire for learning resources (NSS 2025)

Entry requirements

  • A-level: BBB-BBC — BBB-BBC at A Level 120-112 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications Merit in T Level DDM-DMM in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or…
  • UCAS tariff points: 112-120 — BBB-BBC at A Level 120-112 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications Merit in T Level DDM-DMM in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or…
  • T-level: Merit — …UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications Merit in T Level DDM-DMM in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above 120-112 UCAS tariff p…
  • BTEC: DDM-DMM — BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
  • Access to HE Diploma — with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above 120-112
  • GCSE: 5 or above — to include Mathematics

Scholarships

  • Merit-based Scholarships

    At the University of Huddersfield, we recognise academic excellence by offering a merit-based scholarship of up to £4,000 to international students for a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

Careers this course leads to

  • Business Economist
  • Economic Analyst
  • Financial Analyst
  • Management Consultant
  • Business Analyst
  • Market Research Analyst

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 | International: £17,600

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Huddersfield, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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