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Begin your journey toward a thriving professional path. Gain comprehensive expertise in the diverse field of economics while deepening your insight into the corporate landscape. Our BA Business Economics equips you with both theoretical frameworks and hands-on abilities to comprehend and execute economic choices made by enterprises, executives, and financial experts. Developed through a partnership between our Department of Economics and Essex Business School, this program offers a holistic view of economics applicable to commerce while exposing you to diverse competencies in economics, organizational management, and finance. You'll examine numerous subjects from both departments, such as:Principles of microeconomics and macroeconomicsContemporary economic applications for businessCorporate ethicsStrategic business planningRanked 4th in the UK for economics research influence (Times Higher Education, REF 2021), our program integrates cutting-edge research into your learning experience, ensuring you graduate with robust economic training. Delivered in collaboration with Essex Business School (ranked 20th nationally for business research impact), this course emphasizes principled leadership and sustainable business approaches while preparing you for corporate success.
GCSE: Mathematics C/4.
A-levels: BBB - BBC or 120 - 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels.
BTEC: DDM - DMM or 120 - 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels. 
Combined qualifications on the UCAS tariff: 120 - 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A levels or equivalent.
IB: 30 - 29 points or three Higher Level certificates with 555-554. Our Maths requirement can be met with either: 4 in Standard level Maths; 3 in Higher level Maths; or 4 in IB Middle Years Maths.
IB Career-related Programme: We consider combinations of IB Diploma Programme courses with BTECs or other qualifications.
QAA-approved Access to HE Diploma: 6 level 3 credits at Distinction and 39 level 3 credits at Merit, depending on subject studied - advice on acceptability can be provided
T-levels: We consider T-levels on a case-by-case basis, depending on subject studied. The offer for most courses is Distinction overall. Depending on the course applied for there may be additional requirements, which may include a specific grade in the Core.
IELTS- 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component TOEFL IBT- 76 overall, with a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing