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BA (Hons) Business Economics

University of Essex, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Take the first steps to a successful career. Build your knowledge across the broad area of economics. Develop an enhanced understanding of the business world. Our BA in Business Economics provides you with the theoretical and practical skills you need to understand and implement economic decisions made by businesses, managers, and financial specialists.

General Eligibility

UK entry requirements

GCSE: Mathematics C/4

A-levels: ABB

BTEC: DDD, depending on the subject studied - advice on acceptability can be provided.

IB: 32 points or three Higher Level certificates with 655. Either must include Standard Level Mathematics grade 4, or a minimum of 3 in Higher Level Mathematics. We will accept grade 4 in either Standard Level Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches or Standard Level Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation.

We are also happy to consider a combination of separate IB Diploma Programmes at both Higher and Standard Levels. Please note that Maths in the IB is not required if you have already achieved GCSE Maths at grade C/4 or above or 4 in IB Middle Years Maths. Exact offer levels will vary depending on the range of subjects being taken at higher and standard levels, and the course applied for. Please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for more information.

Access to HE Diploma:15 Level 3 credits at Distinction and 30 level 3 credits at Merit, depending on the subject studied - advice on acceptability can be provided.

International & EU entry requirements

We accept a wide range of qualifications from applicants studying in the EU and other countries. Get in touch with any questions you may have about the qualifications we accept. Remember to tell us about the qualifications you have already completed or are currently taking.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Introduction to Economics

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 02: COMPULSORY

Introduction to Marketing

(15 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 03: COMPULSORY

Introduction to Management

(15 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 04: COMPULSORY WITH OPTIONS

EC114-4-FY or (BE303-4-AU and BE304-4-SP)

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 05: OPTIONAL

Option(s) from list

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 06: COMPULSORY

Career Skills in Economics

(0 CREDITS)

2 Year 2

COMPONENT 01: COMPULSORY

Microeconomics (Intermediate)

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 02: COMPULSORY

Financial Instruments and Capital Markets

(15 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 03: COMPULSORY

Economics of Organisational Management

(15 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 04: COMPULSORY

Business Strategy

(15 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 05: OPTIONAL

Option(s) from list

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 06: OPTIONAL

Option from list

(15 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 07: COMPULSORY

Career Skills in Economics

(0 CREDITS)

3 Year 3

COMPONENT 01: COMPULSORY

Project: Economics

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 02: COMPULSORY

Management of New Technology

(15 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 03: COMPULSORY

Business Ethics

(15 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 04: OPTIONAL

Option(s) from list

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 05: OPTIONAL

Option(s) from list

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 06: COMPULSORY

Career Skills in Economics

(0 CREDITS)

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79

If you do not require a Tier 4 visa to study in the UK then we will assess your English language proficiency/ability at your interview or audition.

If your first language is not English and you are an international student that requires a Tier 4 visa to study in the UK then you will need IELTS 6.0 overall, with 5.5 in each component.

Ready to get started?

For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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