Economics and Business with a Year Abroad
Swansea University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Bay Campus 1

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4 Years

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4 Years

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Singleton Park Campus

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A strong Economics and Business degree can lead you to many different careers, from investment banking and management consultancy to politics and management roles within international organisations. The BSc Economics and Business degree at Swansea University has an excellent reputation for producing high performing graduates. A number of them have progressed to work for the world’s biggest brands such as Barclays, HSBC and PwC, and the world’s most respected institutions, including a number of ...Read more

A strong Economics and Business degree can lead you to many different careers, from investment banking and management consultancy to politics and management roles within international organisations. The BSc Economics and Business degree at Swansea University has an excellent reputation for producing high performing graduates. A number of them have progressed to work for the world’s biggest brands such as Barclays, HSBC and PwC, and the world’s most respected institutions, including a number of government bodies. Combining core elements of economics and business, this degree is ideal if you want a career in politics, policy, business or finance. It gives a solid theoretical and practical understanding of economic principles in relation to business environments, as well as the analytical techniques employed in business decision-making and strategy. By the end of the course you will be able to confidently apply knowledge, investigative and model-building skills to advise different types of organisations. From private businesses to the government, you can have a tangible impact on economic policy.Economics and Business graduates from Swansea are poised for financially rewarding and mentally challenging employment opportunities. Whether you target the pressured energy of a trading floor or the credibility of becoming an authority on business trends, this degree will make you a strong candidate for any graduate employer. Your future job title could be any of the following: Economist, Analyst, Researcher, Government Adviser, Management Consultant, Derivatives Trader, Financial Analyst and Econometrician.

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38th
CUG Ranking
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Source: Complete University Guide 2026
40th
What students say
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CheukYing
25 Nov 25

Best: 1. access to range of society, activities. Especially the Get Active programme, it allow a platform for student to exercise and have fun while working hard on their study...Read more

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Erin
25 Nov 25

Great teaching quality. Lecturers are incredibly supportive and approachable..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BBB - BBC Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

112 - 120 Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

120 - 128 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D33M9 Grades / Points required

Extended Project:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

GCSE/National 4/National 5:

GCSE Grade C or 4 in Mathematics and English or Welsh (first language) is required. Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H3H3H3H3H3H3 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDM Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024):

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WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales:

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Domestic

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£19,600 per year

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£19,600 per year

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Students from International

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Swansea University
Swansea University , Swansea

In 2023, the WhatUni Student Choice Awards ranked Swansea University 6th in the UK for Career Prospects, reflecting the...

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Swansea University
Fabian Way Crymlyn Burrows Swansea SA1 8EN United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Swansea  0.5 miles away

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