BSc (Hons) Business and Economics at Edge Hill University

Programme overview

How can businesses plan to grow and anticipate changing market behaviours? Why do some businesses thrive in a recession, while others fail? Why does a situation in one country affect the economy in another?

What you will study

You’ll dive into business economics and finances, looking at organisational behaviour in the marketplace, as well as international business environments. We’ll introduce you to business finance, and equip you with the skills to operate your business professionally. You’ll also have an introduction to business analysis, finding out how to use data to inform decision-making and organisational strategy and also explore supply, demand, price and elasticity, strengthening your knowledge and skills in business economics. Compulsory modules include Business Environment; Introduction to Business Finance; Introduction to Business Analytics; Applied Statistics; Principles of Economics; New Venture Creation; Language 1; Work Placement; International Business; Operations Management.

Career pathways

By the time you finish our business and economics degree, you’ll have developed a broad economic understanding and will have acquired skills that are sought after by both businesses and government organisations. What can you do with a business and economics degree?

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Application information

Entry requirements

Example offer: BCC-BBC (A Level) or DMM (BTEC)104-112 UCAS Tariff points. Typical offer 104-112 UCAS Tariff points. No specific subjects are required. BTEC Extended Diploma (or combination of BTEC QCF qualifications) Distinction, Merit, Merit (DMM). International Baccalaureate (IB) We are happy to accept IB qualifications which achieve the required number of UCAS Tariff points. Access to Higher Education Diploma 45 credits at Level 3, for example 9 credits at Distinction and 36 credits at Merit or 15 credits at Distinction and 30 credits at Merit. The required total can be attained from various credit combinations. Please note, the above examples may differ from actual offers made. A combination of A Level and BTEC awards may also be accepted.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). UK Full-Time tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 14,500 a year (2026/27). International tuition fee Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/course/business-and-economics-2/

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