BSc Business Economics with Foundation Year

The BSc Business Economics (with Foundation Year) at Teesside University is designed to give you a strong understanding of how economics shapes business decisions and strategies in real-world situations.

In this course, you will explore key areas such as micro and macroeconomics, financial management, and business strategy. You will analyse how economic policies affect businesses and examine the role of markets, competition, and regulation in shaping commercial outcomes.

This programme places strong focus on applying economic theory to practical business challenges, helping you develop decision-making and problem-solving skills valued by employers.

You will learn through a mix of lectures, workshops, case studies, and group projects. Throughout the course, you’ll build real-world experience through presentations, simulations, and applied projects. Assessment methods include written assignments, exams, group work, and individual presentations.

Located in Middlesbrough, North East England, Teesside University is renowned for emphasising research, innovation, and education that prepares students for the workforce. It provides undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Engineering, Health Sciences, Computing, Business, and the Arts. The university has been accredited by prestigious professional bodies such as the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), the British Psychological Society (BPS), and the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Teesside University, which has over 21,000 students, including those from abroad, is dedicated to providing top-notch instruction and real-world learning opportunities. Work placements, real-world projects, and career-focused programes help students become employable and maintain strong industry ties.

These are the typical entry requirements to study BSc Business Economics (with Foundation Year) at Teesside University, Middlesbrough.

Grade Requirements

• You must have a UCAS point between 80-104. This must come from at least two A levels, T level or other equivalent qualifications.

English Proficiency

• Applicants whose first language is not English need to have an TOEFL score of 72.

For the 2025/26 academic year, the annual tuition fee for the BSc Business Economics (with Foundation Year) at Teesside University, Middlesbrough is £17,000.

Teesside University in Middlesbrough offers many financial aid opportunities to international students, including the Vice Chancellor's scholarships, which provide a £7,000 fee waiver for the first year of study.

The BSc Business Economics (with Foundation Year) at Teesside University, Middlesbrough graduates can function in roles such as:

• Economic Analyst
• Business Consultant
• Financial Analyst
• Market Research Analyst
• Policy Advisor
• Investment Analyst

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