BSc Business Economics

Study the world’s markets, business environments and industries with our BSc Business Economics degree.

This programme will develop specialist knowledge in business economics.

In the first two years, you will take many of the same core modules as our BSc Economics programme to ensure that you develop the skills and knowledge required to become an economist. You will then acquire specialist knowledge of business economics throughout your second and final years.

Going beyond ‘core’ economics gaining a wider perspective on business and economic issues, you will gain a rich body of knowledge and range of skills.

You can choose to study this degree over four years with a work placement year as the BSc Business Economics with Placement Year, applying your newfound skills and getting a head start on your career.

Choose economics at the 澳门六合彩开奖记录

Established for more than 50 years.
100% of our research impact has been classed ‘outstanding’ or ‘very considerable’ (REF 2021, combining 4* and 3* submissions – Business and Management Studies, and Anthropology and Development Studies).
The 澳门六合彩开奖记录 is ranked in the top 200 in the world for Economics (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023).

For further information, please visit the Department of Economics website.

Your learning environment

in the Department of Economics has real-world applications and has informed policy decisions by governments, major multinational organisations, and agencies such as the UN and the World Bank.

The Department of Economics has a strong history in business economics and played a leading role in developing International Business as a field of research, involving renowned business economists such as John Dunning and Mark Casson. The 澳门六合彩开奖记录 remains home to a thriving community of business economists.

At Reading, our researchers are addressing some of the key issues of the twenty-first century.

Professor Mark Casson and Dr Nigel Wadeson are researching the process of increasing internationalisation of markets and the development of multi-national enterprises.
Professor James Reade combines his interests in sports and econometrics to understand what drives people's economic behaviour and how the sports industry work.

What you study throughout your degree will be aligned with our , keeping you up to date with the latest developments in economics. This learning is complemented by guest speakers from outside the University and the student-led Economics Society and Finance Society.

As well as lectures, you'll take part in small-group tutorials, enabling you to discuss and analyse both theory and practice through case studies, group presentations and open debate.

Supporting your learning

The Department of Economics will support your learning in several ways.

Economics Surgeries offer one-to-one appointments with staff to discuss the topics you've studied and get help with specific study skills.
Conversations with Economists provide the opportunity for you to discuss an economic issue in the news with staff and other students from across the department in a relaxed, informal setting.
The Economics Society and Finance Society are student-led bodies that you can join. They arrange social events for students, careers-focused events, as well as lectures and discussions with economists and financiers on a range of topical matters.

Work placements with BSc Business Economics

Enhance your employability and build your network by applying for work placements during your degree.

If you are interested in a year-long placement, you can opt for our four-year BSc Business Economics with Placement Year degree, which includes an integrated professional placement between your second and third years.

We have a dedicated placement coordinator in the Department who can provide advice and support in your search for a placement.

Our students have undertaken placements with:

3M
Airbus
Bank of England
Crowe
Deloitte
Disney
Emperor
HP Enterprise
IBM
Johnson & Johnson
NHS England
Nissan
Oracle
the Government Economic Service (including the Treasury, the Office for National Statistics, and Foreign & Commonwealth Office).

Read about Anna's experiences whilst doing a year-long placement at The Walt Disney Company and a summer internship at Goldman Sachs.

Study Abroad

As part of your degree, you can apply to study for a year or semester abroad at one of our partner universities in Australia, Canada, the USA, or across Europe.

Visit our for more information.

Overview

Study the world’s markets, business environments and industries with our BSc Business Economics degree.

This programme will develop specialist knowledge in business economics.

Going beyond ‘core’ economics gaining a wider perspective on business and economic issues, you will gain a rich body of knowledge and range of skills.

Choose economics at the 澳门六合彩开奖记录

Established for more than 50 years.
100% of our research impact has been classed ‘outstanding’ or ‘very considerable’ (REF 2021, combining 4* and 3* submissions – Business and Management Studies, and Anthropology and Development Studies).
The 澳门六合彩开奖记录 is ranked in the top 200 in the world for Economics (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023).

For further information, please visit the Department of Economics website.

Learning

Your learning environment

in the Department of Economics has real-world applications and has informed policy decisions by governments, major multinational organisations, and agencies such as the UN and the World Bank.

At Reading, our researchers are addressing some of the key issues of the twenty-first century.

Professor Mark Casson and Dr Nigel Wadeson are researching the process of increasing internationalisation of markets and the development of multi-national enterprises.
Professor James Reade combines his interests in sports and econometrics to understand what drives people's economic behaviour and how the sports industry work.

As well as lectures, you'll take part in small-group tutorials, enabling you to discuss and analyse both theory and practice through case studies, group presentations and open debate.

Supporting your learning

The Department of Economics will support your learning in several ways.

Economics Surgeries offer one-to-one appointments with staff to discuss the topics you've studied and get help with specific study skills.
Conversations with Economists provide the opportunity for you to discuss an economic issue in the news with staff and other students from across the department in a relaxed, informal setting.
The Economics Society and Finance Society are student-led bodies that you can join. They arrange social events for students, careers-focused events, as well as lectures and discussions with economists and financiers on a range of topical matters.

Work placements with BSc Business Economics

Enhance your employability and build your network by applying for work placements during your degree.

We have a dedicated placement coordinator in the Department who can provide advice and support in your search for a placement.

Our students have undertaken placements with:

3M
Airbus
Bank of England
Crowe
Deloitte
Disney
Emperor
HP Enterprise
IBM
Johnson & Johnson
NHS England
Nissan
Oracle
the Government Economic Service (including the Treasury, the Office for National Statistics, and Foreign & Commonwealth Office).

Read about Anna's experiences whilst doing a year-long placement at The Walt Disney Company and a summer internship at Goldman Sachs.

Study Abroad

As part of your degree, you can apply to study for a year or semester abroad at one of our partner universities in Australia, Canada, the USA, or across Europe.

Visit our for more information.

Entry requirements A Level ABB

Select Reading as your firm choice on UCAS and we'll guarantee you a place even if you don't quite meet your offer. For details, see our firm choice scheme.

Our typical offers are expressed in terms of A level, BTEC and International Baccalaureate requirements. However, we also accept many other qualifications.

Typical offer

ABB

International Baccalaureate

32 points overall, including 5 in Maths at standard level

BTEC

DDM

GCSE

Maths at grade A (or 7). Grade B (or 6) accepted if taking AS or A level Maths

Extended Project Qualification

In recognition of the excellent preparation that the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) provides to students for University study, we can now include achievement in the EPQ as part of a formal offer.

English language requirements

IELTS 6.5, with no component below 5.5

For information on other English language qualifications, please visit our international student pages.

Further requirements

If you are an international student planning to apply for one of our degree programmes, you may need to take a foundation course or pre-sessional course if you do not have qualifications that are equivalent to British A levels or if you need to improve your English language level.

Compulsory modules

Introductory Microeconomics

Gain an analytical introduction to the modern concepts of economics. You'll learn how the real world works by developing your understanding of key economics concepts, mathematical tools and, microeconomics.

Introductory Macroeconomics

Gain an analytical introduction to the modern concepts of economics and develop your understanding of key economics concepts and mathematical tools. You’ll learn concepts of macroeconomics and how they overlap with microeconomics. You’ll also consider key topics such as what can markets do and cannot do, and when can government improve economic performance.

Applied Economics and Policy

Develop your understanding of the range of theoretical approaches and perspectives within economics, and the ways in which economic thinking can be employed to investigate and understand a variety of world-relevant topics, issues and policy making. You’ll learn how to assess the work of economists and analyse a wide range of issues.

Quantitative Methods and Data Analysis

Learn quantitative techniques that are useful in economics and build a foundation for understanding more specialised techniques that will be taught in Part 2 modules.

Mathematical Methods for Economists

Learn advanced mathematical techniques and their economic applications. You’ll understand how mathematics can be used to describe and extend economics in a rigorous fashion.

Optional modules

Economics of Climate Change

Acquire an economic perspective on the causes and consequences of climate change. You’ll learn key theoretical concepts, such as externalities and public goods, and policy tools such as command and control measures, taxation and subsidies to devise adequate responses to climate change. You’ll gain a perspective on national and international climate change policy approaches and their implications for economic development.

History of Economic Thought

Become acquainted with the main schools of thought in economics and understand the origins of economic ideas. You’ll learn about scholars and their ideas from a historical perspective, and consider their relevance in the context of contemporary debates.

Globalisation and the History of Western Capitalism

Learn about the evolution of international economic activity from 1200 to the present. You’ll examine how the world economy got to where it is today, from the development of great port cities to the modern ‘networked global village’.

These are the modules that we currently offer for 2024/25 entry. They may be subject to change as we regularly review our module offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.

Please note that the University cannot guarantee that all optional modules will be available to all students who may wish to take them.

You can also register your details with us to receive information about your course of interest and study and life at the 澳门六合彩开奖记录.

Compulsory modules

Microeconomics

This microeconomics module brings together economic theories and mathematical methods taught in your first-year modules.

The primary aim of the course is to introduce you to the bread-and-butter toolbox of a microeconomist. You will learn formal, mathematical, solution methods. The main advantage of a mathematical approach is its rigor and clarity. By removing extraneous details from a problem or issue, models help to isolate and uncover underlying trade-offs and illuminate connections between ideas.

Macroeconomics

This macroeconomics module brings together economic theories and mathematical methods taught in your first-year modules.

This second-year course is designed to provide a systematic understanding of the main concepts and models of macroeconomics, both graphically and algebraically, related to output, economic growth, inflation, and unemployment. In addition, you should have a deeper appreciation of the interrelationship between these macroeconomic variables and government stabilisation (fiscal/monetary) or structural policies. This will help you to get an understanding of major economic events around the globe and critically analyse relevant issues discussed in the news, or by politicians.

Business Economics

Develop your understanding of a number of areas of business economics, with a focus on theory.

Optional modules

Introductory Econometrics

Develop your understanding of basic econometrics, with an emphasis on interpreting basic linear regression results and their relevance in economic analysis.

Business Economics

Develop your understanding of a number of areas of business economics, with a focus on theory. Topics include Economics of entrepreneurship, small business, international business and theories of the firm.

Intermediate Econometrics

Learn techniques in econometrics for time series, with applications to macroeconomic and finance datasets. You’ll develop econometric software skills and gain hands-on experience in analysing a wide range of economic questions. You’ll also develop a solid grounding in recent developments in time series econometrics.

Intermediate Economic Theory

Build on your understanding of previous microeconomic, macroeconomic, and maths modules and explore the basic concepts of economic modelling in a more formal, structured way. You’ll learn what constitutes a formal model, how micro-foundations form the basis of modern macroeconomic models, and how to use formal mathematical models to answer economic questions and analyse real-world policies.

Games and Economic Behaviour

In this module, you’ll actively participate in one or more models of economic phenomena through an online gaming platform. You’ll gain greater insight into the assumptions and mechanisms underlying models of economic behaviour with the game-based versions of each model.

Economics of Social Policy

Develop your understanding of how economic analysis can be applied to the real-world problems faced by policy makers. You’ll study socioeconomic problems and the role of Government policy. You’ll learn techniques from both microeconomics and macroeconomics to analyse topics such as poverty and inequality, housing, crime, health and education. economics.

Economic History

Understand how the world economy got to be where it is today, focusing on significant periods of economic change from the commercial revolution of the medieval period through to the modern digital revolution.

Compulsory modules

Industrial Organisation

Learn from theoretical industrial economics to understand corporate decision-making, such as price-setting, output-setting, advertising, product differentiation, and collusive behaviour. In this context, you’ll learn about the role of industrial competition, reflecting on market structure and competition policy intervention.

Optional modules

Public Economics

The module aims to examine the rationale for government intervention in the economy. You’ll apply microeconomic theory to contemporary policy issues, analysing some of the principles involved in tax design and the equity and efficiency implications of taxation.

Behavioural Economics

Understand the limitations of the neo-classical theory in explaining many economic phenomena. You’ll become familiar with the common biases and their implications on decision-making. You’ll also gain knowledge of basic theories of behavioural economics and an understanding of games used to test these theories.

Financial Economics

Learn about the economic reasoning that underpins much of modern finance, including portfolio theory and asset pricing. You’ll apply neoclassical financial analysis to financial decision making in the world of uncertainty and market imperfections. You’ll also learn about the role of financial intermediation in facilitating investment.

Environmental Economics

Get an overview of the theories, methodological tools, and evidence to understand contemporary environmental problems such as climate change, pollution, and sustainable development. You’ll learn the framework to evaluate various important policy questions.

International Economics

This module is concerned with economic interactions among sovereign nations in terms of trade in goods and services as well as investment in financial and real assets. You’ll explore answers to questions such as fair distribution of benefits, regulation of trade, and financial relations. You’ll also learn to apply the theoretical concepts and models introduced to the policy context of Brexit and EU integration.

Development Economics

Apply economic tools to the study of issues that are of particular importance to low-income countries, such as microeconomic theory to understand the causes and consequences of underdevelopment. You’ll be equipped with an understanding of relevant economic theory, evidence, and implications for policy.

Money and Banking

Build on your knowledge of intermediate macroeconomics as you study the economics of money, banking, and financial markets. You’ll gain in-depth knowledge about financial markets and institutions, central banking and monetary policy, with a focus on analysing the role of money and understanding the financial structure of financial institutions, businesses and the process of banking.

Economics of Labour

This module aims to equip you with the tools to examine labour market issues and published empirical findings from a critical perspective. You’ll learn theoretical models and their application to these issues.

Theory of Macroeconomic Policy

This module is about macroeconomic policy and those responsible for it in modern capitalist societies. You’ll learn to use theory to evaluate economic policies, understand the choices and the constraints policy-makers face, and appreciate the way interactions among policymakers affect policy outcomes.

Dissertation

Work on an independent dissertation project of 8,000 words, under the guidance of a supervisor. You’ll identify the research question, critically evaluate the relevant literature, apply theoretical frameworks and research methods to your research questions, and learn to analyse and synthesise the research findings.

Fees

New UK/Republic of Ireland students: 拢9,250*

New international students: 拢25,250

*UK/Republic of Ireland fee changes

UK/Republic of Ireland undergraduate tuition fees are regulated by the UK government. These fees are subject to parliamentary approval and any decision on raising the tuition fees cap for new UK students would require the formal approval of both Houses of Parliament before it becomes law.

EU student fees

With effect from 1 August 2021, new EU students will pay international tuition fees. For exceptions, please read .

Additional costs

Some courses will require additional payments for field trips and extra resources. You will also need to budget for your accommodation and living costs. See our information on living costs for more details.

Financial support for your studies

You may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary to help pay for your study. Students from the UK may also be eligible for a student loan to help cover these costs. See our fees and funding information for more information on what's available.

Careers

Your analytical skills and specialist knowledge of economics and business are highly valued by employers. You will gain unique practical skills, as well as knowledge of business and industrial organisation, providing a head start for a career in finance, consultancies, and bodies that regulate markets.

Your degree will also equip you with valuable transferable skills, from problem-solving to communication and presentation.

Many of our graduates are employed as economists with governmental and commercial organisations. Others have entered related careers in accounting, finance, consulting, business, marketing, publishing, public relations, and the media.

Recent graduates from the Department of Economics have started their careers with organisations such as:

Government Economic Service - Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Government Economic Service - HM Treasury
Government Economic Service - Home Office
The Financial Conduct Authority | FCA
Association of British Insurers | ABI
Nationwide Building Society
Grant Thornton UK LLP
University of Oxford
NHS England
PwC
Intel.

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