- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 4 years inc. placement year. Offered as a 4 year degree only, exception if you fail to find or complete a placement
- Mode
- Full-time
- Subject
- Economics
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Next intake
- SEP 2026
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.
Entry requirements
| A levels | BBB-BBC |
|---|---|
| UCAS Tariff points | 112–120 UCAS points |
| T Levels | Merit |
| 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 · Subjects: Mathematics |
English language requirements
| IELTS | 6.0 overall, no part below 5.5 |
|---|
IELTS 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5
Fees
International students: £17,600
UK students: £9,535
UK/Home: £9,535
International: £17,600
Start dates
21 September 2026
Application deadline
28 June 2026
Campus
- University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH, United Kingdom
Where you will study
Kirklees, Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom
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