BScBusiness and Economics
This degree allows students to develop their understanding of Economic techniques whilst also learning about the principles of Business Management. Students in Business Economics should have an interest in using economic theory and thinking in applied business settings. This degree has less of an emphasis on using mathematics compared to a traditional economics degree and the programme fosters numerical skills through the use of up-to-date business applications.
- Entry requirements
- ABB
- English language requirements
- An IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each test component.
- Tuition fees
- £20,800 / ¥187,200
Course Content
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
For optional modules, please refer to the Queen's Business School website.
Related courses
- Economics
- 3 years (L100)
- Economics with Finance
- 3 years (LN13)
Applications open
Why Queen's
Global Opportunities
The degree also provides you with further opportunities to work and study abroad through schemes such as Study USA, British Council, Erasmus, International Workplace Tours, Study China, City Scholarships and much more.
Industry Links
Top performing students are regularly awarded prizes, scholarships and internships from leading companies, such as the McKane Medal which is awarded to the best final honours student in Economics.
Career Development
Business Economics students may take an optional placement year after their second year. Recent placements from students studying economics and business economics include: PwC, KPMG, Citi, Oxford Economics, Belfast City Council, First Derivatives, and Tayto Group Ltd.
Student Experience
Students can join the Economics Society, a student-run organisation which aims to educate its members on the use of economics in practice through guest speakers, field trips abroad and educational seminars.
Careers/further study
This degree prepares students for a variety of careers in the public and private sectors. Graduates have been employed as professional economists or as managers or administrators. Depending on the choice of modules, this degree also prepares students for postgraduate studies in Economics and related disciplines.
Typical career destinations
Typical career destinations of graduates include:
- Professional Economists
- Accountancy
- Managers and Administrators in areas such as market research, advertising, sales and personel
- Education, health or government departments
Graduate employers include:
- PwC
- EY
- KPMG
- Deloitte
- BDO
- Ulster Bank
- Bank of Ireland
- First Trust
- Northern Ireland Civil Service
- Northern Ireland Statistics & Research Agency
- JP Morgan
- Morgan Stanley
- BBC
- National Trust
“TI work directly for the Mayor of London, and have overall responsibility for all of Transport for London services – London Underground, London buses, Docklands Light Railway, Crossrail operations, London Overground, London Trams and the Emirates Air Line cable car! I am also heavily involved in the Congestion Charging scheme, road safety and schemes to boost cycling and walking.” Mike Brown, BSc Economics, MVO Commissioner, Transport for London
