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Economics and Management

Course details
  • BSc (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 21/09/2026
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Main Site

Course summary

This course is provided jointly by one of the UK's top ten teaching and research centres for Economics and our innovative School of Business and Management. Studying Economics and Management at Royal Holloway means that you will learn from internationally renowned experts who will share their research and experience so that you gain current and relevant skills and knowledge. This intellectually stimulating and diverse course combines two highly complementary subjects and covers the core programme of the Economics degree with that of the Management degree. Selecting this degree will provide you with the knowledge and skills that will give you excellent career prospects.

Our balanced approach to research and teaching guarantees high quality teaching from subject leaders, cutting edge materials and intellectually challenging debates. You will be supported through your studies by an established network of academic and departmental staff.

You will examine the theories and methods of economics, with a strong focus on analytical methods: develop skills in mathematics and statistics and learn to tackle economic problems: gain an understanding of management from strategy to marketing, and accounting to e-commerce, with an emphasises the case study approach.

Accredited by CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants). On completing this course you'll be able to apply for 4 exemptions.

Modules

Please refer to our website for information: https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/economics/economics-and-management.aspx

Assessment method

Your course will be assessed by a combination of examinations and in-course assignments in the form of essays or presentations.

How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
LN12
Institution code:
R72
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

A level - ABB - BBB

Required subjects: GCSE Maths grade A or 7 to meet the Maths requirement for this course. At least five GCSEs at grade A*-C or 9-4 including English and Mathematics. Where an applicant is taking the EPQ alongside A-levels, the EPQ will be taken into consideration and result in lower A-level grades being required. Socio-economics factors which may have impacted an applicant's education will be taken into consideration and alternative offers may be made to these applicants.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM

In a relevant subject plus GCSE Maths grade A or 7.

Access to HE Diploma - D: 27 credits M: 18 credits

In a relevant subject plus Maths GCSE grade A or 7. Please note that the Access to Higher Education Diploma will only be acceptable if the applicant has had a considerable break from education.

Scottish Higher - AABBB

Including Maths.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DD

In a relevant subject plus A-level grade B and GCSE Maths grade A or 7.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) - D

Plus A-level grades BB including Maths or A-level grades AB and GCSE Maths grade A or 7.

Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF) - DDD

In a relevant subject plus GCSE Maths grade A or 7.

Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF) - D*D

In a relevant subject plus A-level grade B and GCSE Maths grade A or 7.

Scottish Advanced Higher - ABB - BBB

Including Maths.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points

6,5,5 at Higher Level subjects with either 5 SL Maths: Analysis & Approaches or 5 HL Maths: Applications & Interpretation and a minimum of 32 points overall.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)

Requirements are as for A-levels where one non-subject-specified A-level can be replaced by the same grade in the Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H2, H3, H3, H3

Including Maths.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

Applicants with the Cambridge Pre-U are strongly encouraged to apply to Royal Holloway. Offers will be made on the basis of equivalent A-Level grades as can be found on the Royal Holloway website.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

We require at least five GCSEs at grade A*-C or 9 - 4 including English and Mathematics. Grade A or 7 is required in GCSE Mathematics.

Combinations of qualifications will be considered on an individual basis, please contact us on admissions.enquiries@rhul.ac.uk to discuss your situation.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6.5IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in both Reading and Writing and no lower than 5.5 in every other subscore.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

At Royal Holloway, we know every student approaches university with different experiences and backgrounds. We look at each application individually, and different factors can affect the exact offer a student receives. For instance, our contextual offer scheme means students from disadvantaged socio-economic background can receive a different offer. For full details please see our website.

Learn more on the Royal Holloway, University of London website

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
EU£25900Year 1
England£9535Year 1
Northern Ireland£9535Year 1
Scotland£9535Year 1
Wales£9535Year 1
Channel Islands£9535Year 1
International£25900Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

The tuition fee for Home (UK) undergraduates is controlled by Government regulations. The fee for the academic year 2025/26 is £9,535.

This figure is the fee for EU and international students starting a degree in the academic year 2025/26.

Royal Holloway reserves the right to increase tuition fees annually for all students. For further information see fees and funding and the terms and conditions.

These estimated costs relate to studying this particular degree at Royal Holloway during the 2025/26 academic year and are included as a guide. Costs, such as accommodation, food, books and other learning materials and printing, have not been included.

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