Business Economics BSc (Econ) (Hons)
University of Buckingham
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Bachelor of Science in Economics (with Honours) - BSc Econ H

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Bachelor of Science in Economics (with Honours) - BSc Econ H

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The University of Buckingham is:- Home of the two-year degree, the University of Buckingham, based in the South East of England, is ranked 6th for Student Satisfaction in the UK (National Student Survey, 2020).- We are proudly independent and not-for-profit, and offer courses in Allied Health, Business, Computing, Education, Humanities, Law, Medicine, Psychology and Security and Intelligence. We are one of the few universities in the UK that offer September and January start dates for almost ...Read more

The University of Buckingham is:- Home of the two-year degree, the University of Buckingham, based in the South East of England, is ranked 6th for Student Satisfaction in the UK (National Student Survey, 2020).- We are proudly independent and not-for-profit, and offer courses in Allied Health, Business, Computing, Education, Humanities, Law, Medicine, Psychology and Security and Intelligence. We are one of the few universities in the UK that offer September and January start dates for almost all of our courses.- Based in Buckingham on a riverside campus, we are only 20 minutes’ from Milton Keynes central station and a short drive from Bicester, Aylesbury, Banbury and Northampton. There is free parking on-site and we are within easy reach of London and Oxford.- Our award-winning small class tutorials ensure every student is known by name and supported throughout their studies, including by dedicated personal tutors.- As pioneers of the two-year degree, we offer a condensed version of the traditional three-year degree, meaning you can gain a full honours degree and complete your studies a whole year earlier. Alternatively, you can complete both your undergraduate and master’s degree with us in just three years: saving you time and money.BSc Business Economics if a perfect programme for you to pursue a business career, or if you want to work as a consultant or as a specialist business economist in the private sector. This programme offers the spread of subjects that are likely to be most useful. It enables you to supplement the basic economics modules with modules from the Department of Management thus providing a rounded view of business activities.

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CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
74th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
126th
Economics
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
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Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
75%
What students say
SR
Student Reviewer
05 Mar 15

I think the University offers perfect conditions for international and British students to learn not only the content of their degree, but additionally how to communicate and..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
04 Apr 14

it is really not so bad so far most of the students grumble that there s not too much of a social scene but for me it is fine I really do enjoy the beautiful environment so does..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BBC - BBB Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

112 - 120 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

31 - 32 Grades / Points required

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£13,875 per year

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£13,875 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£13,875 per year

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Students from Wales

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£13,875 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£13,875 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£22,200 per year

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£22,200 per year

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£44400 Overall cost

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SR
Student Reviewer
05 Mar 15
Business Economics BSc (Econ) (Hons)
I think the University offers perfect conditions for international and British students to learn not only the content of their degree, but additionally how to communicate and...
Read more
SR
Student Reviewer
04 Apr 14
Business Economics BSc (Econ) (Hons)
it is really not so bad so far most of the students grumble that there s not too much of a social scene but for me it is fine I really do enjoy the beautiful environment so does...
Read more
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University of Buckingham
Hunter Street Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 1EG United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Bicester North  5.8 miles away

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