BSc Economics and Business

Course overview

This degree combines economics with business and management, giving you an understanding of how economies work and how businesses make decisions. You study economic theory alongside mathematics, statistics, data analysis and business strategy. The course is particularly useful if you're interested in areas such as finance, consulting, business, economic policy, research or entrepreneurship. You also have opportunities to apply your knowledge to practical business problems, including a Business Consultancy Project involving real-world challenges.

Course details

Degree level

Bachelor's

Duration

3 years

Intake

January 2027

Tuition fee

£20,600 / year

Initial deposit

50% of the first-year tuition fee after scholarship deductions, after Credibility Interview.

Country

Wales

Campus

Singleton Park Campus

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English Language Requirements

Main English Requirements

Only the tests listed here are shown as accepted for this course.

Entry requirements

General entry requirements

For the standard 3-year BSc: • A Levels: BBB–BBC • BTEC: DDM • UK Access: Minimum 33 Distinctions and 9 Merits • T Levels: Merit • Mixed qualifications: 112–128 UCAS tariff points • International Baccalaureate: 32 points International applicants should check Swansea's country-specific requirements for their particular qualification.

Scholarships & discounts

Undergraduate – Thrive Bursary • £4,000 reduction in tuition fees for the first year • £2,000 progression bursary in subsequent years, applied as a tuition fee discount Postgraduate – International Excellence Scholarship • £5,000 tuition fee discount • A separate application is required to apply for the scholarship. (link will be shared soon)

Pre-CAS interview

Required

Yes — a Pre-CAS / credibility interview is part of the process

Stage

Before the initial deposit is paid

Format

Credibility interview

Course modules

Year 1 • Principles of Microeconomics • Principles of Macroeconomics • Exploring Economic Data • Being a Social Scientist • Rethinking Business • Mathematical Techniques for Economics A/B (depending on previous Maths study) Year 2 The course is particularly useful if you're interested in areas such as finance, consulting, business, economic policy, research or entrepreneurship. You also have opportunities to apply your knowledge to practical business problems, including a Business Consultancy Project involving real-world challenges. Entry requirements For the standard 3-year BSc: • Intermediate Microeconomics • Intermediate Macroeconomics • Problems and Decision-Making in Economics • Economic Policy • Introductory Econometrics • Strategic Analysis • Options such as Change Management, Management Science, International Business, Supply Chain Management and Business Analytics. Year 3 • Advanced Microeconomics • Advanced Macroeconomics • Plus optional modules such as: • Innovation Management • Project Management • Strategic Implementation • Leadership • Corporate Social Responsibility • Sustainability and Environmental Management • International Standards • Final Year Project