International Business, Finance and Economics BSc (Hons)
University of Manchester
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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

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Course info

Course descriptionThis interdisciplinary course offers you the opportunity to study a wide range of course units across finance, accounting, economics, business analysis, innovation, strategy and political economy.You will study the technical tools and techniques required to measure and assess business performance, while also emphasising the importance of changing economic contexts. You will also have the opportunity to learn a foreign language as part of your degree.AimsThis course aims to ...Read more

Course description

This interdisciplinary course offers you the opportunity to study a wide range of course units across finance, accounting, economics, business analysis, innovation, strategy and political economy.

You will study the technical tools and techniques required to measure and assess business performance, while also emphasising the importance of changing economic contexts. You will also have the opportunity to learn a foreign language as part of your degree.

Aims

This course aims to offer you an inter-disciplinary social science perspective on business that is strongly informed by leading contemporary research and which introduces you to competing and complementary perspectives on business issues.

Teaching and learning

You will normally study four or five course units per semester. Each week there are usually two hours of lectures for each course unit and a one hour workshop in alternate weeks, although this varies slightly. You are expected to double this in private study. Group work and group or individual presentations will form a regular part of your assignments.

Coursework and assessment

Essays, multiple choice tests, project reports and presentations, in-class tests and weekly assignments constitute the coursework component of assessment, although the nature and proportion of coursework varies across course units. The remainder of assessment is by unseen examination. Depending on the degree course, in your final year you can choose to do a research-based dissertation or project. We aim to strike a balance between examinations and assessed coursework as well as providing opportunities for feedback on progress through non-assessed work.

WUSCA ranking:
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63/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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13th
CUG Ranking
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22nd
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 - 91 = 9% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
9%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
85%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Business Studies graduate salary at this uni
£25,000
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 - 91 = 9% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
9%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
85%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Economics graduate salary at this uni
£25,000
Finance
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 - 91 = 9% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
9%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
85%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Finance graduate salary at this uni
£25,000
What students say
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Xiaowen
13 Feb 25

We have lots of events at su. Maybe we can improve on helping first-year international students get involved in..Read more

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Maia
02 Dec 24

I absolutely love the city and the facilities are great however because the uni is so big you have to be very independent it’s not always easy to get support because everything..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

AAA Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

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

Scottish Advanced Higher:

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

Access to HE Diploma:

D:45 Grades / Points required

AS:

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

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

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

Extended Project:

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

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

36 Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma:

D*D* Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate:

D* Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:

DDM Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma:

DM Grades / Points required

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

D*D* Grades / Points required

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

D* Grades / Points required

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

D*D*D* Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

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

Grades AAA. Native language A-Levels are accepted. General Studies is normally accepted if one of four A-Levels passed in the same sitting. In most circumstances we will expect candidates to complete three A-Levels in one sitting to demonstrate the ability to manage a high level and volume of study.Typical Contextual Offer: Grades AAB Preferred A-Level subjectsWe will consider the subjects you have taken in addition to your individual grades. Due to the popularity of our courses we may prioritise applicants based on the number of preferred subjects that they are studying. We may also take into consideration the combination of subjects taken. Please use the list below to check our preferred subjects for BSc (Hons) International Business, Finance and Economics.Accounting, Business Studies, Economics, English Language/Literature, Geography, Government and Politics, Law, Mathematics/Further Mathematics, Politics, Psychology, Quantitative Methods, Sociology and Statistics.

Scottish Advanced Highers are normally required in one of the following combinations:- Three Advanced Highers at grades AAA- Two Advanced Highers at grades AA and two additional Highers at grades AAStudents without Maths and English language as one of their Higher or Advanced level subjects in the above requirements will need either; National 5 at grade B, Intermediate 2 at grade B or Standard Grade General at grade 3.We will consider the subjects you have taken in addition to your individual grades. Due to the popularity of our courses we may prioritise applicants based on the number of preferred subjects that they are studying. We may also take into consideration the combination of subjects taken. Please check the individual course profile pages for our list of preferred subjects, you can find this under 'Entry Requirements' and 'Preferred A-Level subjects'. Our preferred Scottish Higher/Advanced Higher subjects are the same as our preferred A-Level subjects.

Scottish Advanced Highers are normally required in one of the following combinations:- Three Advanced Highers at grades AAA- Two Advanced Highers at grades AA and two additional Highers at grades AAStudents without Maths and English language as one of their Higher or Advanced level subjects in the above requirements will need either; National 5 at grade B, Intermediate 2 at grade B or Standard Grade General at grade 3.We will consider the subjects you have taken in addition to your individual grades. Due to the popularity of our courses we may prioritise applicants based on the number of preferred subjects that they are studying. We may also take into consideration the combination of subjects taken. Please check the individual course profile pages for our list of preferred subjects, you can find this under 'Entry Requirements' and 'Preferred A-Level subjects'. Our preferred Scottish Higher/Advanced Higher subjects are the same as our preferred A-Level subjects.

We require a QAA-recognised Access to HE Diploma. The subject of your Access to HE qualification will be taken into consideration when making a decision on your application. Please note, we only accept the Access to HE qualification when studied at a centre in the UK.60 credits are required with 45 credits at Level 3 at Distinction.

3 AS-levels accepted in place of 1 A-Level if all taken in Year 13.

We consider applicants offering Pre-U Principal subjects, or a mix of Pre-U and A Level subjects, provided a minimum of three distinct subjects overall is taken. We consider the below combinations.- D3 D3 D3 over 3 Principal subjects- D3 D3 over 2 Principal subjects plus grade A at A-Level- D3 in a Principal subject plus grades AA at A-LevelPlease contact us at ugadmissions.ambs@manchester.ac.uk if you wish to check your eligibility.

The University recognises the benefits of the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and the opportunities it provides for applicants to develop independent study and research skills. Although the Extended Project will not be included in the conditions of your offer, we strongly encourage you to provide information about the EPQ in your personal statement and at interview. A number of our academic Schools may also choose to take your performance in the EPQ into account should places be available in August for applicants who narrowly miss the entry grades for their chosen course.

36 points overall. 6,6,6 in Higher Level subjects.Students without GCSE/iGCSE Maths at grade B (or 6) will need to achieve 5 in any one of the following SL subjects; Maths, Maths: Analysis and Approaches or Maths: Applications and Interpretation. Alternatively we can accept grade 5 in Middle Years Programme Maths. We do not accept Maths Studies for BSc (Hons) International Business, Finance and Economics applicants for the purposes of meeting our Maths subject requirements.Students without GCSE/iGCSE English Language at B (or 6) will need to achieve 5 in SL Language A: English Language and Literature or Language A: Literature. If Language B: English is offered at SL we would need you to achieve a 6.Applicants studying the International Baccalaureate Career Related Programme (IBCP) should contact the academic School prior to applying so that their academic profile can be considered.

We consider the following Cambridge Technical qualifications from the 2016 suite for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course and studied alongside A-Levels. Please contact us at ugadmissions.ambs@manchester.ac.uk if you wish to check your eligibility.Cambridge Technical Diploma at grades D*D* plus grade A at A-Level

We consider the following Cambridge Technical qualifications from the 2016 suite for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course and studied alongside A-Levels. Please contact us at ugadmissions.ambs@manchester.ac.uk if you wish to check your eligibility.Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at grade D* plus grades AA at A-Level

We consider the following Cambridge Technical qualifications from the 2016 suite for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course and studied alongside A-Levels. Please contact us at ugadmissions.ambs@manchester.ac.uk if you wish to check your eligibility.Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma at grades DDM plus grade A at A-Level

We consider the following Cambridge Technical qualifications from the 2016 suite for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course and studied alongside A-Levels. Please contact us at ugadmissions.ambs@manchester.ac.uk if you wish to check your eligibility.Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma at grades DM plus grades AA at A-Level

We consider the following BTEC Nationals for entry provided you have studied a subject relevant to the chosen course. Please contact us at ugadmissions.ambs@manchester.ac.uk if you wish to check your eligibility.Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma at grades D*D* plus grade A at A-Level

We consider the following BTEC Nationals for entry provided you have studied a subject relevant to the chosen course. Please contact us at ugadmissions.ambs@manchester.ac.uk if you wish to check your eligibility.Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate at grade D* plus grades AA at A-Level

We consider the following BTEC Nationals for entry provided you have studied a subject relevant to the chosen course. Please contact us at ugadmissions.ambs@manchester.ac.uk if you wish to check your eligibility.Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma at grades D*D*D*.

The University welcomes and recognises the value of the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma/Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate and usually requires two A-Levels or equivalent to be included within this. We require minimum grade A from the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma/Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate plus grades AA at A-Level.If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the academic School(s) you plan to apply to.

Popular A-level subjects

Economics

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

Economics
74%
Mathematics
57%
History
28%
Business Studies
18%
Geography
15%
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Business Studies

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

Economics
45%
Business Studies
38%
Mathematics
33%
Spanish
17%
Geography
16%
HESA
Finance

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

Mathematics
75%
Economics
53%
Business Studies
28%
Physics
22%
Accounting & Finance
20%
HESA

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I absolutely love the city and the facilities are great however because the uni is so big you have to be very independent it’s not always easy to get support because everything...
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