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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: LN11

Economics and Business

Birkbeck, University of London
London, England
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3 yearsDuration
£18,500Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
88%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Birkbeck, University of London, the BSc (Hons) Economics and Business provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. This BSc Economics and Business gives you the chance to develop leadership skills and knowledge of economic decision-making, market forces, government policy and data analysis. You will learn to intelligently connect business interests with economic realities and communicate your findings effectively at every level. Why choose this course? - This course equips you with a strong understanding of both economics and business while its practical focus develops your ability to apply this knowledge confidently to a range of real-world situations. International tuition fees are £18,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £23,000 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Microeconomic Theory
Macroeconomic Analysis
Business Management Fundamentals
Quantitative Methods and Data Analysis
Financial Accounting and Analysis
Business Strategy and Competitive Advantage
Applied Economics and Policy
International Business and Economics
UCAS Code:LN11
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBC

UCAS Points112

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,500

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£55,500

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Birkbeck, University of London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£27,500£30,000£43,000
3 years£16,500£23,000£31,000
5 years£24,000£31,500£39,500

UK subject average: £32,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 28% below UK average salary
This course
£23,000
UK average
£32,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£31,500
UK average
£32,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £8,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
20%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
80%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
88%
Learning opportunities
73%
Assessment and feedback
67%
Academic support
86%
Organisation and management
60%
Learning resources
75%
Student voice
68%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
50%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Birkbeck, University of London

Birkbeck, University of London offers Economics and Business as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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