BSc (Hons) Economics and Business at Birkbeck, University of London

Programme overview

This BSc Economics and Business gives you the chance to develop leadership skills and knowledge of economic decision-making, market forces, government policy and data analysis. You will learn to intelligently connect business interests with economic realities and communicate your findings effectively at every level.

Faculty: Birkbeck Business School | Duration: Three years full-time, on campus; Four years part-time, on campus | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: October 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course will provide you with essential skills to prepare you for a range of jobs in both the private and public sectors. The economics component builds your skills in data analysis, economic decision-making, identifying market failures, and monetary and fiscal policy. You must complete modules worth a total of 360 credits. Compulsory modules include IT and Professional Skills, Introduction to Economics, Quantitative Techniques for Economics and Finance I, Understanding Management, Understanding Organisations.

Career pathways

Studying our course will prepare you for roles in a range of fields: Finance: investment banking, asset management or financial consulting, Business: business analysis, market research, strategic planning or corporate finance, Nonprofit and NGOs: economic development, policy advocacy, or research positions.

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Entry requirements

Full-time study - how many UCAS points do I need: Three years full-time: 112 points (e.g. A-levels BBC) Four years full-time with Foundation Year: 48 points Part-time study: For part-time study our standard requirements are a minimum of two A-levels or equivalent. What GCSEs do I need: Three years full-time and four years part-time: GCSE grade A*-C or 9-4 in English and mathematics is also required. Foundation Year degrees: Applicants are expected to have GCSE grade C or grade 4, or equivalent, in English and mathematics. Alternative entry routes: Three years full-time or four years part-time: Access to Higher Education Diploma with a minimum of 15 credits achieved at Merit or Distinction in business, economics or social sciences units. Three years full-time: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma - DMM English language: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component. UCAS code LN11 (Three years full-time, on campus).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time home students; Three years full-time, on campus Source

International applicants: GBP 19,320 a year (2027/28). Full-time international students; Three years full-time, on campus Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: Three years full-time, on campus; Four years part-time, on campus

Apply through the official page: https://www.bbk.ac.uk/student-services/admissions/undergraduate/applications

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