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

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Singleton Park Campus

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Full Time

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SEP-25

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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4 Years

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Combining core elements of economics and business, our BSc Economics and Business with a Year in Industry degree is ideal for students who want a career in politics, policy, business or finance. Providing theoretical and practical understanding of economic principles in relation to business environments, as well as the analytical tools and techniques employed in business decision making and strategy, you will be able to effectively apply your knowledge, investigative and model-building skills ...Read more

Combining core elements of economics and business, our BSc Economics and Business with a Year in Industry degree is ideal for students who want a career in politics, policy, business or finance. Providing theoretical and practical understanding of economic principles in relation to business environments, as well as the analytical tools and techniques employed in business decision making and strategy, you will be able to effectively apply your knowledge, investigative and model-building skills to advise everything from private businesses all the way through to the government - having a real impact on economic policy.Economics at Swansea is ranked:Top 16 in the UK for Teaching Satisfaction (Guardian University Guide 2024)17th in the UK for Student Voice (NSS 2023*) Top 20 in the UK for Teaching Quality (Times Good University Guide 2024)*Based on the average positivity score across questions 22 to 25 in the NSS 2023 compared against 81 universities as featured in the Times Good University Guide.Swansea University's Economics department offers students an excellent learning experience, driven by a world-class academic team. With a key focus on preparing you for a successful career on graduation, the department has an Employability Team, who are on hand throughout the year to help you realise your potential and achieve your goals. You will have unlimited access to expert advice and support in relation to placement opportunities, internships, work experience, job application processes, interview techniques and much more. You can undertake our Year in Industry degree variant, which is a four year degree with a year’s work placement in a chosen industry. Gain real-world industry experience, network and collaborate with leading business thinkers, and practically apply your theoretical knowledge in the workplace.

WUSCA ranking:
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40/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
32nd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
37th
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0%
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93%
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Luke
06 Dec 23

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A level:

BBB - ABB Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

120 - 128 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:33,M:9 Grades / Points required

Extended Project:

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

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 Grades / Points required

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

H3,H3,H3,H3,H3,H3 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 (first teaching September 2015):

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

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We recognise the EPQ as an excellent indicator of success. If you are predicted a Grade B or above in the EPQ, you will receive an offer with a one grade reduction, to include your EPQ with a grade B.

International students must achieve 4 at Higher Level English Language and/or Literature, or 5 at Standard Level English Language and/or Literature.

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Swansea University accepts the Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate as fully equivalent to x1 A-Level.

Popular A-level subjects

Economics

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Economics
83%
Mathematics
57%
Business Studies
26%
Geography
18%
History
18%
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Seun
06 Dec 23
Economics BSc (Hons)
Awesome location...
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Luke
06 Dec 23
Economics BSc (Hons)
The student community is the best aspect of Swansea university, whilst the campus appears outdated and not very nice on the...
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Swansea University
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Swansea University
Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Swansea  1.2 miles away

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