Business Economics Cardiff University

Learn from the best

Benefit from the expertise and support of research-active staff in a School ranked 1st for research impact.

Tailored to your interests

Specialise in industrial economics, economic history, labour economics or international economics.

State of the art trading room

Prepare yourself for trading and risk management in a controlled environment equipped with Investor Simulations, TRETS and Bloomberg.

Placement opportunities

Develop the skills, confidence and connections to accelerate your career.

Marked for excellence

Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)

Professionals with the analytical ability to connect the dots between economic trends and business trajectories are central to the success of contemporary organisations. So you'll be in high demand for roles in the public, private and third sectors with competitive salaries and excellent prospects for career progression.

Our BScEcon Business Economics is designed to equip you with practical skills and professional confidence for a successful career in the Government Economic Service, think tanks and consultancy firms or in preparation for postgraduate study and research.

You'll develop quantitative and empirical expertise from our team of international researchers and professional economists. They'll introduce you to real-world challenges affecting the global economy and international business while encouraging you to consider the social, economic and ethical implications of your professional behaviour.

Opportunities to specialise in industrial, labour or international economics means your learning experience is wide-ranging and varied helping you to prepare for a career where you can make a difference.

Entry requirements for this course

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View foundation and pathway programmes to help you meet academic and language entry requirements.