University of Greenwich

BA Business Economics

University of Greenwich

Course overview

The BA Business Economics programme at the University of Greenwich is designed to provide students with both theoretical and practical skills to understand and implement economic decisions made by businesses, managers and financial specialists. This programme offers students an overview of economics that is relevant to business and introduces them to a wide range of skills within the economics, management and finance sectors.

The BA Business Economics programme at the University of Greenwich will enable students to develop a deeper understanding of the business world through a combination of lectures, seminars and workshops, equipping them with the skills that are highly valued by employers.

Entry requirements

  • Applicants should submit a personal statement explaining their interests in studying BA Business Economics and their future career goals.
  • A relevant reference letter from an employer/teacher can be accepted.
  • Students may upload their CV along with their application to showcase significant experience in the business sector.

Grade Requirements:

  • 112-120 UCAS tariff points with qualifications equivalent to UK A-levels. The typical grade range is BBC-BBB in three A-level subjects.
  • International Baccalaureate: A minimum score of 28-30 points.
  • BTEC Extended Diploma: Typically, grades range from DDD to DDM.

English Proficiency:

  • Non-native English speakers may need to demonstrate proficiency in the language, typically through an IELTS overall score of at least 6.0 (or a 5.5 in each section). Alternative qualifications are also accepted.

Scholarships

  • David Fussey Choral Exhibition Bursary

    The bursary is worth £1,000 per year for up to three years. Winners will be expected to perform a number of duties.

    Up to £1,000

  • International Hardship Fund

    The maximum award is £1,000 per academic year.

    Up to £1,000

  • International Scholarship Award

    International students who hold an offer to study at the University of Greenwich could receive a tuition fee discount worth up to £3,500 in their first year.

  • The Global Greenwich Bursary

    A scholarship of up to £2,000 paid to students who are undertaking their first approved study abroad Programme at the University of Greenwich.

  • Uni Toolkit Scholarship

    This is a £1000 cash bursary paid in your first year of study to students from our local school.

    Up to £1,000

  • Visionary Scholarship

    We can offer two cash scholarships worth £5,750.

    Up to £5,750

  • William Hills Scholarship

    The William Hills Bursary offering three students £5,000 each year for the duration of their 3-year BEng Mechanical Engineering degree including extended programmes.

    Up to £5,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of the BA Business Economics programme from the University of Greenwich can pursue various roles, including:

  • Business Economist
  • Risk Manager
  • Underwriter
  • Investment Banker
  • Sustainability Consultant
  • Financial Consultant

Cost of study

For international students enrolling in the BA Business Economics programme at the University of Greenwich, the tuition fee for the 2025/26 academic session is £17,500. Students should note that this does not include additional costs related to the programme.

Admission

To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. To find out more about this process, speak to one of our trained counsellors.

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