Economics and Business, BSc (Hons)
Swansea UniversitySingleton Park Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
Our Economics and Business degree provides a strong foundation in key economic theories and quantitative analytical tools, complemented by a portfolio of courses in modern management practice. The programme is designed for students who want to approach business strategy and organisational practice from a broad perspective, and who wish to apply rigorous quantitative tools to understand their implications for the economy, the environment, and society. On this course, you will study core economic theory alongside mathematical and statistical methods, helping you develop a sound analytical skill set for understanding how economies function and the role that businesses play within them.
This is complemented by your business and management modules, where you will build a deep understanding of how organisations operate, compete, and adapt in a rapidly changing world. Designed to meet the expectations of employers in finance, consulting, policy, and research, the BSc Economics and Business supports a wide range of career ambitions, whether you aspire to work as an entrepreneur, pursue a career in consulting, or whether you intend to continue into postgraduate study. An Economics and Business degree opens doors to diverse professional paths, from investment banking and management consulting to roles in major international organisations.
Key highlights
- Core economic theory combined with mathematical and statistical methods
- Business and management modules on how organisations operate and compete
- Quantitative tools applied to economy, environment and society
- Designed around employer expectations in finance, consulting, policy and research
- Prepares graduates for entrepreneurship, consulting or postgraduate study
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBB-BBC — Text: BBB-BBC. A level (or equivalent) typical offer: BBB-BBC
- BTEC: DDM — BTEC: DDM
- Access to HE Diploma: Merit — UK Access: minimum of 33 Distinictions and 9 Merit from Level 3 Subjects
- T-level: Merit — T Levels: Merit
- UCAS tariff points: 112-128 — Mixed Qualifications: 112-128 UCAS tariff points from 3 highest qualifications
- International Baccalaureate: 32 — International Baccalaureate: 32 points
Scholarships
International Excellence Scholarships
Scholarships are awarded as a discount on tuition fees worth up to £5,000 in the first year of study, with a further £2,000 awarded in Year 2 (for £5,000 awardees only, subject to achieving a 70% average).
Swansea University Sport Scholarship
Financial support (of up to £2000).
Thrive Bursary
The Thrive bursary is a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees for the first year of study, with a progression bursary of £2,000 in subsequent years (applied as a discount off tuition fees).
Up to £4,000
Careers this course leads to
- Investment banker
- Management consultant
- Economist
- Policy analyst
- Research analyst
- Entrepreneur
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £19,600 per year
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 Swansea University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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