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Undergraduate 2027

Undergraduate 2025

BSc | Undergraduate

Business Economics

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Entry year : Academic Year 2027/28

Entry requirements : ABB

Attendance : 3 years (Full-time) \

UCAS Code : L110

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This degree combines the study of economics with practical business insights, equipping students to tackle real-world challenges. Ideal for those interested in applying economic thinking to business settings, it places less emphasis on mathematics than traditional economics programmes. Students will develop analytical and numerical skills through hands-on learning with modern business tools and techniques.

Economics at Queen’s is ranked 8th in the UK for graduate prospects. (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025)

Course highlights

Global Opportunities

Enhance your degree with international experiences through opportunities to study or work abroad. Programmes like Study USA, British Council, Erasmus, Study China, and International Workplace Tours offer invaluable exposure to global business environments. Additionally, City Scholarships and other initiatives open doors to unique cultural and professional experiences worldwide.

Industry Links

Our strong connections with leading companies provide top-performing students with exclusive prizes, scholarships, and internships. Notable awards include the UTV Award, given to the best graduate in Business Economics, recognising excellence and opening doors to exciting career opportunities.

Career Development

Gain invaluable industry experience with an optional placement year after your second year. Recent placements for students include organisations such as PwC, KPMG, Citi, Oxford Economics, Belfast City Council, First Derivatives, and Randox. These placements provide real-world insights and a competitive edge in the job market.

World Class Facilities

Queen’s Business School (QBS) is triple accredited by AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS, joining the top 1% of Business Schools globally with this achievement. Further accreditation includes Small Business Charter, PRME Champion institution since 2020, and Athena Swan. As a member of the Global Business School Network, the School is connected through strategic partnerships across the world. \ QBS has recently undergone an innovative expansion that establishes a benchmark of global excellence for one of the top business schools in the UK and Ireland. A stunning new 6,000 square metre building has been designed with the latest digital infrastructure for media lecture capture, TED Talk provision and collaborative breakout sessions.\ Fostering an enhanced social and educational experience the new state-of-the-art QBS venue boasts a 250-seat tiered educational space; 120-seat lecture theatre; 150-seat computer laboratory; breakout study spaces; FinTrU Trading Room; a café, and a Business Engagement and Employability Hub.

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Internationally Renowned Experts

Learn from world-leading academics who are shaping the future of economics and business. Our staff are internationally recognised for their groundbreaking research, ensuring you receive cutting-edge knowledge and insights directly from experts at the forefront of their fields.\ Queen’s is part of the prestigious Russell Group, representing 24 world-class universities in the United Kingdom, and proudly stands as the only Russell Group institution in Northern Ireland.

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.

Students will gain hands-on experience with specialist mathematical and statistical software, equipping them with the essential skills and knowledge for successful careers in economics and business analytics.

Further Study Opportunities

BSc Business Economics graduates can pursue a wide range of Master’s programmes or explore diverse research topics available at Queen’s Business School or other leading institutions. Our commitment to continuous improvement ensures our degree programmes remain dynamic and relevant, with new modules developed to enhance or replace those listed in this brochure. Visit the Queen’s Business School website for the latest options.

https://www.qub.ac.uk/schools/queens-business-school/

“Business Economics allows you to gather a vast array of skills through the various different methods of assessments offered – assignments, group projects, presentations and research projects. As the course allows you to choose 2 optional modules in second year, you are able to focus more on the topics you’re interested in and tailor the degree to suit your preference. During the first semester of my second year, I was able to secure a placement with the successful drinks company Diageo.”\ Rhianna Donaldson, BSc Business Economics

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