BA (Hons) Business Management and Economics at University of Derby

Programme overview

The recent global economic and financial crisis has led to a growing interest in the subject area of applied economics. It has highlighted the importance of understanding economic analysis within organisations and the business community. Our Business Management and Economics course is designed to apply economic theory to real-life situations.

Department: Joint Honours | Duration: Full-time: 3 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September | Location: Derby, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Understanding People in Organisations, Finance and Business Performance, Marketing Fundamentals, Introductory Microeconomics, Introductory Quantitative Analysis, Introduction to Macroeconomic Concepts and Data. Year 2 core modules: Data Analysis, Applied Intermediate Macroeconomics, Sustainability and Responsible Management, Applied Operations Management.

Career pathways

Our links with major employers in the area offer the students opportunities to network, build contacts and develop their confidence which adds to their employability.

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Application information

Entry requirements

September 2026 entry: UCAS points: 112; A Level: BBC; T Level: Merit; BTEC: DMM; GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification; Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum of Distinction: 15, Merit: 24, Pass: 6; English language requirements: IELTS: 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each skills area)

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27) Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 a year (2026/27) Source

Intake: September

Duration: Full-time: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/courses/details?coursePrimaryId=201c0855-6bb8-4703-87ae-d91133352895

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