Economics (with Foundation Year option) BSc (Hons)

Why study BSc (Hons) Economics at BU?

  • Learn from expert specialist lecturers, and professors in the Business School, who actively lead research that is applied and discussed in lectures
  • Gain critical industry-relevant skills and competencies, such as statistics, econometrics, and applied research, to enhance your employability in public and private organisations
  • Grow your professional network and increase your employability by undertaking an optional 30-week placement with our partners in Accounting, Finance & Economics businesses
  • Take opportunities to study abroad at one of our international partner institutions
  • Study Economics at BU and venture into one of the most well-paid professions, second only to medicine (source IFS-BBC)
  • Our graduates work as economic and financial or data analysts, accountants, and executives for companies such as Adidas UK Ltd, Apple, BMW Financial Services and British Airways - and 94% of our graduates are in employment or further study 15 months after graduation (Source DiscoverUni 2023).

Course accreditations 

The accrediting bodies on our BSc (Hons) Economics course are renowned industry-wide for promoting excellence and the highest standards, all of which is reflected in the BU Business School experience: 

  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation is a hallmark of excellence that has been awarded to fewer than 5% of business schools worldwide 
  • Association of Charted Certified Accountants (ACCA) accreditation provides graduates with the opportunity to be exempt from some of the exams required to become a Chartered Accountant. 
BSc (Hons) Award
September Start
Full-time Study Mode
3 - 5 years Duration
L100/L101 UCAS Code

Entry Requirements For This Course

For September 2025 entry: 104-120 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM. T-Levels (120 UCAS tariff points).

Required subjects: all subjects considered.

Foundation Year Entry Requirements for September 2025 entry: 48 - 72 UCAS tariff points.

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