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Business with Economics [with Foundation Year] at Anglia Ruskin University - UCAS

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2025 - 2026
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Anglia Ruskin University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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Course summary

Study the principles of business management alongside economic theory and practice, and gain an understanding of the ‘bigger picture’.

  • Study a unique combination of management theory and economic factors.
  • Debate big ideas and current topics, fostering critical thinking and intellectual curiosity.
  • Get hands-on to make sure you’re prepared for real-world challenges.
  • Explore subjects from sustainability in business to applied economics and financial economics.
  • Work on real-world economic and business challenges and gain practical experience through internships, business simulations and case studies.
  • Prepare for roles such as Business Analyst, Economic Consultant, Policy Advisor and Management Consultant.
A Business with Economics degree combines the principles of business management with the study of economic theory and practice. This degree equips you with the skills and knowledge to understanding business operations, decision making processes and economic factors which influence the strategies and their outcomes. By studying Business with Economics at ARU Cambridge, you’ll be looking at the ‘bigger picture’. Together, we’ll explore accounting and mathematics, statistics and econometrics, micro- and macroeconomics. But we’ll also study business more broadly, covering topics such as project management, sustainability, the EU economy and international trade. Here at ARU, you won’t just learn in the classroom. There’s the chance to take economics out of the classroom, debating big ideas such as the minimum wage, capitalism and Brexit in our popular Economics in the Pub sessions. With an eye on the future, you can also choose to take an optional placement year and add valuable work experience to your CV. You've set your sights high. You want a course that connects you with up-to-the minute ideas and discussions. We’ve designed our full-time Business with Economics degree to match that ambition. You know there’s more to economics than meets the eye. It’s not just about the numbers, but making sense of those numbers and understanding how society can make the most of its resources. With economics, there’s never just one way of looking at things. It’s important to be alive to current debates and ways of thinking. You’ll get that as a student in Cambridge. As the course progresses, you’ll establish areas of interest that you can develop in your final project. You’ll understand how economics and business, put together, influence organisational’ behaviour and performance – and ultimately impact on all our lives. These are big ideas. Studying Business with Economics at ARU gives you the space and support you need to grasp them on your own terms.

Modules

Level 3 (foundation year): Foundation in Business. Level 4 modules: Global Business Environment and International Strategy, Introduction to Business Contracts and the Law, Organisational Behaviour, Digital Business and Principles of Marketing, Introduction to Financial Analysis and Management. Level 5 modules: Micro and Macro Economics, Introduction to Econometrics, Ruskin Module, The Entrepreneurial Journey, Project Management and Implementation. Level 6 modules: Sustainability and Responsible Business, Applied Economics, Behavioural Economics, Undergraduate Major Project

Assessment method

You can expect an interesting mix of coursework, essays, exams and activity-based assignments. Your coursework could include problem-solving activities, consultancy projects, presentations as well as group or individual reports. You'll also be able to access support materials supported by materials accessed through our learning management system, Canvas. All assessment is designed to allow you to demonstrate what you’ve learned, and to make sure you’re developing the knowledge and skills you need to complete the course.

How to apply

29Jan

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

Course code:
L101
Institution code:
A60
Campus name:
Cambridge Campus
Campus code:
C

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

5 GCSEs at grade D, or grade 3, or above and evidence of two years post-GCSE study at Level 3. If you have achieved at least grade E in one A level, or equivalent, you are exempt from the two years post-GCSE study requirement, but you still must meet the GCSE requirements. Applicants who do not meet the two years post GCSE study at level 3 may be considered based on their satisfactory employment history, which must be a minimum of two years full time employment supported by employer evidence and deemed appropriate by the University for meeting the course of study applied for.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)5.5With minimum 5.5 in each component

Equivalent English Language qualifications, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University, are also accepted.

Student Outcomes

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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

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

https://aru.ac.uk/student-life/preparing-for-university/help-with-finances/undergraduate
Business with Economics [with Foundation Year] at Anglia Ruskin University - UCAS