Economics/Business and Management BSc (Hons)
Aberystwyth University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Main Site (Aberystwyth)

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

3 Years

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

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Main Site (Aberystwyth)

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SEP-25

Duration

3 Years

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The world of enterprise is constantly adapting and evolving. The impacts and changes in the business environment in terms of economic events, changes in accounting practices, changes in the regulatory and legal environment, marketing decisions, and the development of business strategies can be the difference between success and failure for a company. Within the Aberystwyth Business School, Economics studies the human choice and impact of choice on the production, distribution, and consumption ...Read more

The world of enterprise is constantly adapting and evolving. The impacts and changes in the business environment in terms of economic events, changes in accounting practices, changes in the regulatory and legal environment, marketing decisions, and the development of business strategies can be the difference between success and failure for a company. Within the Aberystwyth Business School, Economics studies the human choice and impact of choice on the production, distribution, and consumption of resources. Microeconomics deals with a choice at the individual level whereas macroeconomics analyses the economy as a whole. At Aberystwyth University, the combination of Economics / Business and Management will focus on the practical application of economic ideas, knowledge, and methods within the context of professional decision-making situations. In addition, you will also develop your knowledge of essential elements which include human resource, management, organisational behaviour, business strategy, business, and management. A degree in Economics / Business and Management is highly rated by employers and on average attracts particularly high levels of graduate salaries.


Studying a degree in Economics will equip you with the following skills:

+ Understanding of organisational behaviour and structure;+ Improved numeracy skills and the ability to research;+ Interpret and use business and financial data;+ Deep understanding of the causes and effects of economic and other external changes;+ Ability to communicate clearly written and spoken;+ Effective problem solving;+ Analytical and creative thinking skills;+ Decision- making;+ Ability to work independently and as part of a team;+ Time-management and organisational skills;+ Self-motivation and self- reliance.


Our graduates have progressed into these specialist pathways:

+ Chartered Accountant;+ Chartered Certified Accountant;+ Chartered Management Accountant;+ Chartered Public Finance Accountant;+ Economist;+ Investment analysis;+ Financial risk analyst;+ Actuary;+ Civil Service;+ Diplomatic Service;+ Local Government.

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Economics
WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
32/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
48th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
42nd
Business Studies
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 - 85 = 15% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
15%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Business Studies graduate salary at this uni
£20,000
UK Business Studies graduate salary
£20,000
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 - 80 = 20% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
20%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
100%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Economics graduate salary at this uni
£19,000
UK Economics graduate salary
£24,000
Management Studies
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 - 80 = 20% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
20%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Management Studies graduate salary at this uni
£19,000
UK Management Studies graduate salary
£20,000
What students say
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Francesco
28 Jan 25

I love the SU, they are amazing. The uni is cutting a lot of money on facilities so that could be..Read more

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Charlotte
28 Jan 25

Best is how welcoming and supportive the staff and society’s are. Worst is how long it takes to travel, as well as once you are in Aber it takes a while to walk to the town from..Read more

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Popular A-level subjects

Business Studies

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

Business Studies
55%
History
19%
Geography
16%
Information & Communication technology
16%
Mathematics
14%
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Management Studies

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

Business Studies
48%
Geography
20%
History
18%
Mathematics
15%
Information & Communication technology
15%
HESA

Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£18,170 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£18,170 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£18170 Per year

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Francesco
28 Jan 25
Economics BSc (Hons)
I love the SU, they are amazing. The uni is cutting a lot of money on facilities so that could be...
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Charlotte
28 Jan 25
Economics and International Relations BSc (Hons)
Best is how welcoming and supportive the staff and society’s are. Worst is how long it takes to travel, as well as once you are in Aber it takes a while to walk to the town from...
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Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth University , Wales

Aberystwyth University offers an excellent university experience and is consistently ranked amongst the best universities in the UK....

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Aberystwyth University
Penglais Campus Penglais Road Aberystwyth Ceredigion SY23 3DD United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Aberystwyth  0.4 miles away

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