Economics and Management Studies BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Economics and Management Studies BSc (Hons)
Top 100 in the world for Economics and Business (US News & World Report Best Global Universities 2025)
Top 20 in the UK for Business and Economics (The Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2025)
Top 200 in the world for Economics and Econometrics (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025)
About the course
Combine practical management knowledge with analytical economics skills and gain a competitive edge in your future management career. You’ll explore di...
<strong>Top 100 in the world for Economics and Business (US News & World Report Best Global Universities 2025)</strong><br/><br/><strong>Top 20 in the UK for Business and Economics (The Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2025)</strong><br/><br/><strong>Top 200 in the world for Economics and Econometrics (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025)</strong><br/><br/><strong>About the course</strong><br/><br/>Combine practical management knowledge with analytical economics skills and gain a competitive edge in your future management career. You’ll explore different perspectives on similar issues, such as the role of investment within the economy and its influence on the business cycle.<br/><br/>You’ll learn the principles of economics and their application to a range of practical and topical issues, while gaining a solid grounding in diverse aspects of management and understanding the context within which modern business is conducted. To help you gain quantitative skills, you’ll also study mathematics and statistics, along with studying econometrics to extend your knowledge of statistical techniques and research methods.<br/><br/>You choose from a range of economics and management options to consolidate your conceptual and practical knowledge. You also benefit from having an Academic Success Adviser who can help you with academic study skills including critical thinking, presenting, academic writing and note-making. You can broaden your experience further with an option to study abroad or apply for a professional placement year.<br/><br/><strong>About the University of Sussex Business School</strong><br/><br/>Our work draws on management, economics, science, technology and innovation studies, to make an impact on the future of people and institutions the world over. We study the issues that matter, in order to transform our world and your future. Our expertise puts you at the forefront of our research, helping you make an impact on policy, practice and people.<br/><br/>Social responsibility and sustainability are important to us. We incorporate the seven Principles for Responsible Management into our teaching and research.<br/><br/><strong>Location</strong><br/><br/>Study on our beautiful green campus on the edge of the South Downs National Park and just minutes from the vibrant seaside city of Brighton & Hove. We’re near to Gatwick airport and just over an hour from London.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
LN12
Institution Code
S90
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
Scottish Higher
A,A,B,B,B
You will need Scottish National 5 in Mathematics at grade B.
Access to HE Diploma
Pass Diploma with at least 39 level 3 credits at Merit or above including 24 credits at Distinction. The Access to HE Diploma would preferably be in Business Studies or include a Business pathway. You must have GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics, with at least grade 6 (or grade B). AAT accounting qualifications can be used as an alternative to the grade 6 GCSE Maths requirement.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32
This score should be from the full IB Diploma.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
The BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma would normally be in Business. You must have GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics, with at least grade 6 (or grade B). AAT accounting qualifications can be used as an alternative to the grade 6 GCSE Maths requirement. You should also have a broad range of GCSEs grade 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects.
Extended Project
We take the EPQ into account when considering your application and it can be useful in the summer when your results are released if you have narrowly missed the conditions of your offer. We do not routinely include the EPQ in the conditions of your offer but we sometimes offer alternative conditions that include the EPQ. If you wish to discuss this further please contact Admissions at ug.applicants@sussex.ac.uk
A level
A,B,B
You must have GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics, with at least grade 6 (or grade B). We will also consider applicants with grade 5 in Maths if you are taking A-level Accounting, Business, Chemistry, Economics, Maths, Physics, Psychology or an LIBF Diploma in Financial Studies or Level 3 Certificate in Core Maths (grade B). AAT accounting qualifications can be used as an alternative to the grade 6 GCSE Maths requirement. You should also have a broad range of GCSEs grade 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects.
T Level
D
including grade B in the Core Component. The T Level would normally be in Accounting, Finance, Management and Administration, Digital Business Services, Digital Support Services, Digital Production, Design and Development, Science, Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing. You must have GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics, with at least grade 6 (or grade B). You should also have a broad range of GCSEs grade 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £23,500 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |































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