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

Course Overview - Economics and Business Management Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

How do businesses succeed in a changing global economy? On this BSc Economics and Business Management degree, you will explore how economic forces shape organisations, and how businesses respond, adapt and grow.\
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You will combine economic analysis with management insight, building a strong understanding of both theory and practice. This means not just understanding how economies work, but how decisions are made within businesses and what drives success.\
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From your first year, you will gain hands-on experience using Bloomberg terminals in our Financial Laboratory ...

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Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 Years

Start Date

2027-09-20

Campus

Main Site - Highfield Campus

Course Address
Highfield
Southampton
SO17 1BJ

Application Details

Course Code

A23-C47

Institution Code

S27

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

A level

AAB including Mathematics If you are taking an EPQ in addition to 3 A levels, you will receive the following offer in addition to the standard A-level offer: ABB including Mathematics plus grade A in the EPQ

UCAS Tariff

Scottish Higher

We normally consider applicants who offer at least 1 Advanced Higher. Applicants presenting with only Highers will be considered on a case by case basis. Where Highers are taken over two years it might be expected that higher grades are achieved, particularly in any specific subjects required. For example, S5 – S6 (2 years): AABBB (A in specific subject) or S6 (1 year): ABBBB (A in specific subject). Unless a more advanced level (Higher or Advanced Higher) is specified in the stated entry requirements, all applicants will be required to have achieved a pass in Mathematics and English at Standard Grade, Grade 3 or National 5, Grade C, the equivalent of GCSE Grade C/ Grade 4"

Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)

DD in the BTEC Diploma plus B in A-level Mathematics.

Access to HE Diploma

offer-distinction: 39.0, offer-merit: 6.0, offer-pass: 0.0

60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at Level 3, of which 39 must be at Distinction and 6 credits at Merit Mathematics must be studied to Level 3, A level standard to be considered

GCSE/National 4/National 5

Applicants must hold GCSE English language (or GCSE English) (minimum grade 4/C)

Scottish Advanced Higher

Offers will be based on exams being taken at the end of S6. Subjects taken and qualifications achieved in S5 will be reviewed. Careful consideration will be given to an individual’s academic achievement, taking in to account the context and circumstances of their pre-university education. Please see the University of Southampton’s Curriculum for Excellence Scotland Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact the Faculty of Social, Human and Mathematical Sciences Admissions Office at ugapply.fshms@southampton.ac.uk for more information. Unless a more advanced level (Higher or Advanced Higher) is specified in the stated entry requirements, all applicants will be required to have achieved a pass in Mathematics and English at Standard Grade, Grade 3 or National 5, Grade C, the equivalent of GCSE Grade C/ Grade 4

Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)

DDD in the BTEC Extended Diploma plus B in A level Mathematics. If you are studying a BTEC Extended Diploma (DDD) you will also need an additional A Level in Mathematics (grade B). However, we can accept an Engineering BTEC Extended Diploma without the additional A Level requirement.

Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)

D in the BTEC Subsidiary Diploma plus AB from two A levels including Mathematics.

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

DD in the BTEC National Diploma plus B in A level Mathematics.

Extended Project

The University of Southampton values the Extended Project Qualification. Applicants taking the EPQ in addition to three A levels, will also be made an alternative offer one grade below the standard offer, conditional on an A grade in the EPQ. For more information on the University of Southampton’s EPQ Admissions Policy, please see our EPQ Admissions Policy webpage.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

Typical offer: Pass, with 34 points overall with 17 points at Higher Level and grade 5 in ‘Analysis and Approaches’ or ‘Applications and Interpretation’ at Higher Level. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP): Offers will be made on the individual Diploma Course subject(s) and the career-related study qualification. The CP core will not form part of the offer. Where there is a subject pre-requisite(s), applicants will be required to study the subject(s) at Higher Level in the Diploma course subject and/or take a specified unit in the career-related study qualification. Applicants may also be asked to achieve a specific grade in those elements. Please see the University of Southampton International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP) Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

AAB from 3 A levels including Mathematics or AB from two A levels including Mathematics and A from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales.

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

DDD in the BTEC National Extended Diploma plus A Level Mathematics (grade B). If you are studying a BTEC National Extended Diploma (DDD) you will also need an additional A in Mathematics (grade B). However, we can accept an Engineering BTEC Extended or National Extended Diploma without the additional A Level requirement.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

Typical offer: H2 H2 H2 H2 H2 H2 including Mathematics at H2

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

D in the BTEC National Extended Certificate plus AB from two A levels including Mathematics.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

Typical offer: D3 D3 M2 in three Principal subjects including Mathematics at M2 Cambridge Pre-U's can be used in combination with other qualifications such as A Levels to achieve the equivalent of the typical offer

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EU, International £0
Channel Islands, England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Republic of Ireland £10,050

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