About Economics (with Foundation Year option), BSc (Hons) - at Bournemouth University (BU)

Why study BSc (Hons) Economics at BU?

• Learn from expert specialist lecturers, and professors in the Business School, who actively lead research that is applied and discussed in lectures   
• Gain critical industry-relevant skills and competencies, such as statistics, econometrics, and applied research, to enhance your employability in public and private organisations
• Grow your professional network and increase your employability by undertaking an optional 30-week placement with our partners in Accounting, Finance & Economics businesses 
• Take opportunities to study abroad at one of our international partner institutions
• Study Economics at BU and venture into one of the most well-paid professions, second only to medicine (source IFS-BBC)
• Our graduates work as economic and financial or data analysts, accountants, and executives for companies such as Adidas UK Ltd, Apple, BMW Financial Services and British Airways - and 90% of our graduates are in employment or further study 15 months after graduation.

Course accreditations 

The accrediting bodies on our BSc (Hons) Economics course are renowned industry-wide for promoting excellence and the highest standards, all of which is reflected in the BU Business School experience: 

• Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation is a hallmark of excellence that has been awarded to fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide 
• Association of Charted Certified Accountants (ACCA) accreditation provides graduates with the opportunity to be exempt from some of the exams required to become a Chartered Accountant. 

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Entry requirements for this course

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