BSc (Hons) Business Management with Economics at University of Plymouth

Programme overview

BSc (Hons) Business Management with Economics blends business strategy with economic insight, using live market data in the Bloomberg Interactive Learning Suite for data analysis, forecasting and trade analysis. It includes live client briefs and an optional placement year.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Business | Department: Plymouth Business School | Duration: 3 years full-time (+ optional placement year) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules are Business Finance, Organisational Behaviour, Digital Technology and Innovation, Operations and Supply Chains, Global Business Environments and Understanding Consumer Behaviour. Year 2 core modules are People and Culture, Responsible Management and Regeneration, Project Management, Business Development and the Entrepreneurial Mindset, Business and Data Analytics and The Economics of Business Organisations, with an optional exchange year. The final year builds on business and economics topics, followed by an optional placement year.

Career pathways

Graduates are suited to roles in data analysis, business planning, risk analysis and local government, as well as consultancy, public policy and community development. The Cube business incubator supports student and graduate entrepreneurs.

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Entry requirements

Typical offer 112 UCAS points. GCSE (or equivalent) mathematics and English at grade 4/C or above. A levels: 112 points from a minimum of 2 A levels. International Baccalaureate: 28-32 overall including 4 at Higher Level in any subject; English and Maths accepted within Higher Level 4+ (A1) or 5 (A2/B), Standard Level 5+ (A1) or 6 (A2/B). BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma: DMM-DDM in any subject (18-unit Extended Diploma); candidates are interviewed before an offer is made. Access to HE: named Access Diploma in any subject including GCSE English and Maths grade 4 or equivalent, with at least 33 credits at Merit/Distinction. T level: Merit in any subject. Welsh Baccalaureate: accepted as add-on points in addition to 2 A levels. SQA: 104-120 points. Irish Leaving Certificate: H4, H4, H4, H4, H4 to H3, H3, H4, H4, H4 (all Higher level). English language for overseas applicants not studying English within IB: IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 in all elements. Contextual offers are typically 8 points below the advertised tariff.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time UK students; optional placement year GBP 1,955 (UK) or GBP 1,465 (outside UK) charged separately Source

International applicants: GBP 18,150 a year (2026/27). Full-time international students; optional placement year GBP 1,955 (UK) or GBP 1,465 (outside UK) charged separately Source

Duration: 3 years

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