Course summary
Develop your expertise in economic theory, finance and business strategy. Master quantitative methods, AI-enhanced econometrics and managerial economics, preparing you for a career in strategy consulting, economic analysis, policymaking or business decision-making. Understand how economics shapes businesses, markets and the economy. This course offers practical, industry-relevant insights and skills to prepare you for a high-impact career in business economics.
- Gain core expertise in industrial organisation, economics and quantitative methods.
- Apply theory to real-world challenges in business, trade, finance and policy.
- Develop the critical thinking and analytical skills currently sought by top employers.
- Hone your industry-relevant skills through economics games, specialist econometrics training and research support in our EconLab.
- Optional placement or study abroad year: boost your employability with an optional sandwich year where you can gain hands-on industry experience or study internationally.
- Access to our EconLab: the Digital Economics Lab is designed to model decision-making, market dynamics and policy impacts to teach core principles such as resource allocation, opportunity cost and cooperation. It houses economics games which are used in education, research and policy testing and provides specialist econometrics support.
- Access maths and statistics support: the sigma Maths and Stats Support Centre offers free support through drop-in sessions and bookable appointments.
- Access industry-standard tools: get hands-on with our Bloomberg Terminals, LSEG, Fitch Connect and other real-world data platforms (embedded in modules), giving you practical experience with tools used by economists and financial analysts.
- Career and enterprise support: benefit from embedded career and optional enterprise support, helping you refine your CV, network with employers or even start your own business.
- Join like-minded communities: enrich your student experience by becoming a member of a student-led society such as the Economics Society, the Investment Society and the Coventry Business Club Society.
- Benefit from real-world exposure: Network with like-minded professionals and visit key financial institutions, which have previously included Bloomberg, Cooper Parry Wealth and Fidelity International.
- Embedded real-world projects: engage in industry-informed assessments and simulations embedded throughout the course, aimed at developing your skills in policy and economic analysis, business strategy and financial decision-making.
Modules
Year One This course has a common first year which enables you to work alongside students doing similar courses to you, to widen your knowledge and exposure to other subject areas and professions. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other students, so you can share your insights and experience which will help you to develop and learn. If you discover an interest in a specific subject you have studied, upon successful completion of your first year, you could swap degrees with another course in your common first year (subject to meeting progression requirements). Common first year courses: Banking and Finance BSc (Hons) Business and Finance BSc (Hons) Economics BSc (Hons) Finance and Investment BSc (Hons) Financial Economics BSc (Hons) Financial Planning and Wealth Management BSc (Hons) Modules: Principles of Economics - 30 Credits Quantitative and Academic Skills - 30 Credits Ethics, Sustainability and Entrepreneurship - 30 Credits Principles of Finance - 30 Credits Year Two Applied Econometrics and Research skills - 30 Credits Intermediate Microeconomics - 30 Credits Intermediate Macroeconomics - 30 Credits Managerial Economics for Business Decisions - 30 Credits Placement Year There’s no better way to find out what you love doing than trying it out for yourself, which is why a work placement* can often be beneficial. Work placements usually occur between your second and final year of study. They’re a great way to help you explore your potential career path and gain valuable work experience, whilst developing transferable skills for the future. If you choose to do a work placement year, you will pay a reduced tuition fee* of £1,250. For more information, please go to the fees and funding section. During this time you will receive guidance from your employer or partner institution, along with your assigned academic mentor who will ensure you have the support you need to complete your placement. Final Year Advanced Microeconomics and Macroeconomics - 30 Credits Undergraduate Project - 30 Credits Industrial Economics and Business Strategy - 30 Credits AI-Enhanced Further Econometrics - 30 Credits [Choose one from two modules] Labour and Digital Economics - 30 Credits [Choose one from two modules] *For further information please check the course page on the Coventry University website
Assessment method
This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which will vary depending upon the module. Assessment methods include: Formal examinations Phase tests Essays Group work Presentations Reports Projects Coursework Exams Individual Assignments The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- European Foundation for Management Development
- Chartered Insurance Institute
- Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
- Small Business Charter
- Chartered Association of Business Schools
- Business Graduates Association
- Principles for Responsible Management Education
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 104 points
A level - BCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - M: 30 credits
Scottish Higher - CDD - AAA
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 24 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
We’re here to help you achieve your study goals. If your qualifications or expected levels of grades differ from those outlined above, chat with our admissions team and between us we will explore the possibilities open to you. We accept a range of qualifications and our study experience is designed to give you options and support from the start. Contact us via our website to find out more.
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9535* | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9535* | Year 1 |
Wales | £9535* | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9535* | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
Coventry University
Priory Street
Coventry
CV1 5FB