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Business Economics
- BSc (Hons)
- 3 Years
- Full-time
- 14/09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
Course summary
Overview
Our BSc in Business Economics offers a solid foundation in economic analysis, equipping you with the tools and insights to thrive in today’s fast-paced business environment.
You’ll learn how to leverage economic insights to help companies maximise profits, enhance consumer satisfaction, and navigate regulatory landscapes. You’ll also develop expertise in economic and financial modelling, as well as statistical analysis. You’ll study microeconomics, macroeconomics, economic modelling, and statistics, and gain specialised knowledge in corporate finance. At UEA, you’ll benefit from our leading expertise in industrial organisation and competition policy. You can tailor your studies to your interests by exploring areas such as behavioural finance, competition in the digital age, and the economics and business of sport.
Throughout your degree, you’ll receive strong support, including personalised guidance from your academic adviser and access to our STEPS (Support, Training, Employability, Progression, and Skills) module. Our Learning Enhancement team is also available to help you in areas such as mathematics, writing, critical thinking, and time management.
Beyond the classroom, our vibrant academic community offers plenty of opportunities for you to get involved. Through the School Experience Partnership, you can collaborate with staff to help shape teaching and strategy. Norwich Economic Publications - a student-led journal and podcast - provides a platform to share your passion for economics. Meanwhile, the student-run Economics Society is the perfect place to network, exchange ideas, and socialise with like-minded peers.
Our curriculum is designed to boost your employability by integrating real-world examples and practical applications. You’ll have the opportunity to attend interesting guest lectures and employability events featuring industry professionals and successful economics graduates, providing you with valuable insights into business, economics, finance, and beyond.
Disclaimer
Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk
Ways to study this course
Campuses
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Study options
- BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years
Start dates
- 14/09/2026
Apply by
14 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- L111
- Institution code:
- E14
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
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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:
- L111
- Institution code:
- E14
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
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Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - ABB
General Studies not accepted.
Contextual offer: BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM
Contextual offer: DMM
Please see UEA website for further information on accepted combinations.
Excludes BTEC Public Services, BTEC Uniformed Services and BTEC Business Administration.
Access to HE Diploma - D: 30 credits M: 15 credits
Contextual offer: Merit in 30 credits at Level 3 and pass in 15 credits at Level 3
Scottish Higher - AAABB
Scottish Advanced Higher - BCC
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Principal subjects and A-level combinations are considered - please contact us.
T Level - M
GCSE Requirements: GCSE English Language grade 4 or C and GCSE Mathematics grade 5 or B.
UEA are committed to ensuring that Higher Education is accessible to all, regardless of their background or experiences. One of the ways we do this is through our contextual admissions schemes - please see our website www.uea.ac.uk/apply/undergraduate/contextual-admissions for further information.
We welcome a wide range of qualifications - for further information please visit our website www.uea.ac.uk
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS: 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component) |
We welcome applications from students from all academic backgrounds. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including speaking, listening, reading and writing)
We will also accept a number of other English language qualifications. Please check our website for details: https://www.uea.ac.uk/apply/our-admissions-policy/english-language-equivalencies
English Language Equivalencies https://www.uea.ac.uk/apply/our-admissions-policy/english-language-equivalencies
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.
This course may make contextual offers. This means that we use additional information to understand and recognise your potential to succeed at UEA. Using this insight, we could provide you with an offer with reduced entry requirements to study at UEA. You don’t need to do anything to be considered – if eligible we will process your contextual offer automatically, based on the data we hold in your application. We do not make contextual offers during clearing. Check our website for eligibility.
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
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535* | Year 1 |
| International | £22000* | Year 1 |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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
Tuition fees increase annually for all students in subsequent years of study. Any fee increase is based on the fee for the year that you register. Home undergraduate fees, whose rates are regulated by the UK Government, will be amended in line with any alteration advised by the UK Government. Fees not regulated by the UK Government will increase by a maximum of 4% or RPI-X whichever is the higher. RPI-X is the Retail Prices Index excluding mortgage interest.
For further information about additional costs for your course and information on fee status please see our website.
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