Business Economics BSc (Hons)

You will fast-track your degree in 3 years. You will gain real-world business experience and build skills for a dynamic, global career

School of Business

Date of entry

September 2026

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Start date
September 2026
Duration
3 years
UCAS Code
N206
Location
Dundee City Campus

BSc Business Economics in-practice is perfect if you’re curious about how businesses and markets work. This course will help if you want to understand the bigger picture behind financial decisions.

You’ll explore how economies operate, how businesses grow, and how data can solve real-world problems. With hands-on learning and opportunities to connect with industry experts, this degree gives you the tools to succeed in a range of exciting careers.

If you’re ready to make sense of the numbers that drive the world, this is the place to start!

BSc Business Economics in Practice is a 3-year degree. A three‑year degree route is often called advanced entry or direct entry. This will allow you to begin your studies in the second year of the course. As a result, you can finish a standard Bachelor Honours degree in three years rather than the usual four.

This will let you fast-track your studies, saving time and money while gaining the same high-quality education and career-ready skills as a 4-year course.

A Business Economics degree is perfect if you’re curious about how money moves, why businesses succeed, and how economies shape our world.

You’ll learn to solve real-world problems, understand global markets, and make smart decisions that impact businesses and people.

It’s an exciting choice for anyone who wants to turn big ideas into a powerful career.

You can expect to dive deep into how businesses make key decisions based on economic trends.

You’ll analyse real-world case studies. You will also work on projects that apply economic theories to business problems. This will allow you to learn how to interpret data to make smart business choices.

You’ll also have opportunities to collaborate with classmates, attend guest lectures from industry professionals, and gain hands-on experience through internships and industry projects.

Our in-practice degrees are all about helping you build the skills you need to succeed in your future career. You’ll get real-world experience while you study through industry projects, internships, networking events, and guest lectures.

When you graduate, you won’t just have a degree—you’ll have practical skills you can use right away in any job you choose.

Global internships

This degree includes an optional eight-week internship. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity and a great addition to your CV, supporting your future career aspirations and demonstrating commitment to future employers.

Global internship opportunities

This course includes an optional eight-week internship related to your degree programme. Most employers value internships and prior work and we designed these opportunities so you can demonstrate that you have the skills and experience employers require.

Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)

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