Business Management and Economics (with Foundation Year)

Explore advanced economic principles and apply them to real business scenarios. Develop robust decision-making skills and business insights highly sought after in industry. Gain practical knowledge that drives success in today's dynamic business environment.

Why study this course?
On BA(Hons) Business Management and Economics, you'll graduate ready to apply your economics knowledge and make informed, astute business decisions. You'll develop excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyse business scenarios in depth. Your business expertise will be sought after in a range of careers, including business analysts, business managers, consultants, or economists, across various sectors.

You'll explore a range of topics, including microeconomics, macroeconomics, strategic management, finance, marketing, and organisational behaviour. You'll learn how economic principles influence business decision-making and organisational dynamics.

Through coursework and practical experiences, you'll develop analytical skills, learn how to work effectively in a team, gain ethical awareness, and a global perspective.

You'll become a critical thinker and autonomous learner, capable of analysing complex problems and proposing effective solutions. You'll gain practical skills through case studies and projects that simulate real-world business scenarios.

Why UWE Bristol?
Everything you'll study is the result of our work with employers and industry experts such as Hays Recruitment, Marsh, Government Economic Services, Airbus and Arup. You'll get an excellent grounding in economics and business management and graduate with the confidence to apply economics to business decisions and communicate your ideas with professional impact.

You'll develop a professional portfolio of work, hone your communication skills, and graduate with the practical and work-ready skills sought after by employers.

We'll equip you with attributes critical for success in today's dynamic business world. Through innovative teaching methods, hands-on experiences, and personalised learning, you'll become a creative problem solver with ethical integrity, resilience, digital proficiency, and robust business expertise.

You'll receive extensive support from a broad range of services designed to help you succeed academically, personally, and in your future career.

Where can it take me?
You'll be equipped with the skills and experience you need to pursue a career in data or business analysis, business management, consultancy, or economics in a variety of sectors.

University is a time to try new things, meet new people and make new goals. With Clearing at UWE Bristol, you'll get the chance to take control of your future and choose an exciting path for yourself.

UWE Bristol offers over 100 professionally accredited courses, including Architecture, Accounting and Finance, Games Technology, Mathematics and Sport Rehabilitation. Whether you're studying an arts, business, healthcare or science degree, all undergraduate courses are designed with employability in mind. You can work a year in industry, study across the world, and get one-to-one careers advice on campus. It's no wonder an outstanding 89% of students find work or further study just 15 months after graduating (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2022/23, published 2025).

You'll also be studying in a top 10 most popular city in the UK (YouGov, 2026). With famous festivals, renowned galleries, lively nightclubs and independent restaurants right on your doorstep, you're guaranteed an incredible student experience in Bristol. With famous festivals, renowned galleries, lively nightclubs and independent restaurants right on your doorstep, you're guaranteed an incredible student experience in Bristol.

Your Future, Right Here. Study at UWE Bristol. Choose to do Clearing right.