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Business Economics at University of Hull - UCAS

Course summary

Combine your love of economics with real-world insights into how business leaders make decisions with this industry-relevant degree. You’ll learn how to apply concepts and analytical tools to real-world challenges and develop the communication skills to argue your case effectively. As a better business decision maker, you’ll be an attractive candidate for a range of employers across the public and private sectors. You’ll also get the chance to apply your knowledge to real world scenarios with companies like Bosch, BMW, Siemens and Disney, boosting your employability as you learn. This flexible course shares a common first year with our BSc Economics degree, which means you can switch direction according to your interests in the second year. Why study at Hull?

  • Tap into our industry connections: Enhance your employability with a year at the Government Economic Service or the Office for National Statistics, or on placement with companies like Bosch, BMW, Siemens and Disney.
  • Gain real-world experience: Complement your studies with an internship in your final year (in addition to the extra option of studying abroad or spending a year on placement in industry) and gain relevant industry experience.
  • 3rd in the UK: Our Business Economics degree is rated 3rd in the UK for Teaching Quality and Student Experience by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.
Where could this take me? With a Business Economics degree, entering the Government Economic Service, the UK’s principal employer of economists, is a solid career route. You could also work for economic consultancies or trade representative bodies such as the CBI. Previous graduates have found employment with firms like Hull Trains, RWE, Npower, IBM, Young’s Seafood, BAE Systems, Deutsche Börse Group, and Airbus. Our alumni include Muhtar Kent, former CEO of the Coca Cola Company, Jeremy Darroch, Executive Chairman, Sky plc; and Professor Guido Imbens, winner of the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in 2021.

Modules

Core modules include: Introduction to Economics Accounting and Finance World Economy Quantitate Methods for Economics Responsible Business in Society Microeconomics: Learning Through Games and Simulations The Digital Economy and the Business Environment Computing Skills and Data Analysis for Economics Economics of Corporate Strategy Macroeconomics: Managing the Economy Optional modules include: Health Economics and Health Policy Environmental Economics and Climate Change Policy Economic and Social Inequality in the 21st Century

Assessment method

You'll be assessed through a combination of written, practical and coursework assessments throughout your degree. Written assessment typically includes exams and multiple choice tests. Practical is an assessment of your skills and competencies. This could include presentations, school experience, work experience or laboratory work. Coursework typically includes essays, written assignments, dissertations, research projects or producing a portfolio of your work.


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
L120
Institution code:
H72
Campus name:
The University of Hull
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Applicants must also have GCSE Mathematics at Grade C/4 or Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths. Applicants with other qualifications are welcome to apply.


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6This course requires IELTS 6.0 overall, with at least 5.5 in each skill. For other English language proficiency qualifications accepted by the University please visit www.hull.ac.uk
Institution's Own Test60% overall (with minimum 55% in each skill)

Please click below for a list of the English language qualifications we accept.

https://www.hull.ac.uk/Choose-Hull/Study-at-Hull/Admissions/English-language-requirements.aspx


Student Outcomes

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55%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
90%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Republic of Ireland £9250* Year 1
England £9250* Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250* Year 1
Scotland £9250* Year 1
Wales £9250* Year 1
Channel Islands £9250* Year 1
International £15400* 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

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Business Economics at University of Hull - UCAS