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The BA (Hons) Business Economics at the University of Hull equips students with the tools to understand and influence economic and business decision-making in a rapidly evolving global landscape. The program blends rigorous economic theory with applied business strategy, addressing contemporary issues such as Brexit, digitalization, climate change, and inequality. Students engage in live business projects and policy simulations through the university’s Authentic Business Learning (ABL) approach. With a strong emphasis on employability and policy impact, this degree is designed to prepare graduates for roles in government, consulting, and multinational corporations.
Course overview:
Year 1: Introduces microeconomics, macroeconomics, and world economy.
Year 2: Covers computing skills and data analysis for economics, developing a research tool kit for economics, and responsible business in society
Year 3: Focuses on economics of corporate strategy, health policy & economics, culminating in a research project or internship.
University Rankings and Accreditations:
5th in the UK for Teaching Quality (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025)
Accredited by Hull’s AACSB-accredited Business School, placing it among the top 5% of global business schools
Optional year-long industry placement
Final-year internship module (can be taken with or without a placement year)
Study abroad option available
Final year project module to be doe
95.2% employability rate for Accounting, Finance, and Economics graduates (HESA Graduate Outcomes 2022)
Graduates secure roles at organizations such as Deutsche Börse Group, Airbus, and RWE
Career support provided by Hull’s Centre for Professional Success
Further study options include MSc in Economics, MBA, or Environmental Policy
Foundation Year available if you do not meet the entry requirementIELTS: 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each skillCBSE Standard XII: minimum grade of 70% from top 4 subjects averageApplicants should also have GCSE Maths at Grade 4 or C, or Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths.Government Economic Service AnalystEconomic ConsultantBusiness StrategistPolicy AdvisorFinancial AnalystMarket Research AnalystTrade EconomistCorporate PlannerSustainability ManagerEntrepreneur
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