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Business Economics at University of Reading - UCAS

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2025 - 20262026 - 2027
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Course summary

Examine the most up-to-date analyses of business economics – at both firm and industry level – with our MSc Business Economics programme. At the University of Reading, you will utilise techniques and evidence to understand how industries are structured, how organisations behave within them, and the impact of these factors on their performance. Core modules provide detailed, up-to-date introductions to business economics, with a particular focus on industrial economics. A range of optional modules enables you to pursue your interests and develop a specialism. For more information, please visit our course page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/economics-pg/msc-business-economics

Modules

Sample modules may include:

  • Microeconomic and Macroeconomic Policy
  • Economic Data Analysis
  • Topics in Business Economics
  • The Economics of Financial Markets
  • Development Economics.
These are the modules that we currently offer for 2025/26 entry. They may be subject to change as we regularly review our module offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods. Please note that the University cannot guarantee that all optional modules will be available to all students who may wish to take them. Please check our website for more details about the course structure.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements: You should have a bachelor's honours degree or international equivalent, typically a 2:2 or above. IELTS: 6.5 overall with no element less than 5.5 (or equivalent). To apply for this course, you must have an undergraduate degree in a numerate, quantitative or business-related discipline such as economics, business administration, finance, accounting, international trade, banking, financial management, public finance, mathematics, computer science, data science, or geography. Applications are also welcome from candidates with strong career experience in a relevant field.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Republic of Ireland £12050 Whole course
EU £26450 Whole course
England £12050 Whole course
Northern Ireland £12050 Whole course
Scotland £12050 Whole course
Wales £12050 Whole course
Channel Islands £12050 Whole course
International £26450 Whole course

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

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Business Economics at University of Reading - UCAS