Business Economics BSc Honours

In each year of study you will take a combination of core and option modules.
The course begins with a thorough grounding in economics and an appreciation of the part economic history has played in shaping the evolution of economic thought. At Level 5 the course involves more advanced study of macroeconomics and microeconomics, and the application of economic theory in research and appraisal. At Level 6 you will explore contemporary economic policy debates and develop your econometric analysis and forecasting skills.
At each level you will be offered a choice of applied economic option modules as well as more general business modules and the opportunity to study a language.
Teaching methods focus on active student learning through seminars, workshops, problem-based and blended learning (including group work) designed to engage your interest. Assessment methods may include essays, reports, case studies, and in-class tests as well as time-constrained exams.
Subjects of study
The following subjects are indicative of what you will study on this course. For more details on course structure and modules, and how you will be taught and assessed, see the full course document.
Year 1 (Credit Level 4)
Subjects of study include:
Crises and Controversies in Economics
Exploring Microeconomics
Global Business Environment
Macroeconomic Framework
Quantitative Economic Analysis
You will also have the opportunity to take an option module that broadens your skills or helps you to gain more in-depth knowledge of your specialist area; your option module may be a foreign language.
Year 2 (Credit Level 5)
Subjects of study include:
Analysis of Economic and Business Data
Applied Economic Research and Appraisal
Macroeconomic Analysis and Policy
Managerial Economics: Firms and Markets
Plus two options from: Global Economic Issues, Information and Digital Economics, Money Banking and Financial Markets, or other areas of business including languages
Professional experience or Study Abroad year
Between Year 2 and Year 3 you may choose to study English-taught courses for a year at one of our overseas partner institutions. Currently, you can take a Year Abroad studying (or combining work and study) in Berlin, Copenhagen, Madrid, Paris, Valencia, and other European locations including Moscow, as well as Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney (Australia), Japan, Canada and the USA. There are also many opportunities for those with appropriate language skills to study in the local language in France, Germany and Spain, among others.
Alternatively, between Year 2 and Year 3 you can undertake a one-year, full-time business placement as a Professional Experience Year within the UK. Past students have completed placements in a variety of prestigious organisations, including AMEC, Barclays Bank, Commerzbank, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, GE Capital, HSBC, IBM and the NHS, as well as in smaller businesses.
Year 3 (Credit Level 6)
Subjects of study may include:
Applied Econometrics
Contemporary Debates in Macroeconomics
Economics of Public Policy
Global Strategic Management
Plus two options from: Development Economics, Forecasting for Managers, International Economics, Dissertation or other areas of business including languages
Westminster electives
As part of your course you can take elective modules. Electives are an exciting opportunity to widen your experience at university and to gain skills and knowledge that will help make you more employable. Find out about Westminster electives.
Course team
Dr Sheikh Selim, Course Leader
Additional costs information
To check what your tuition fees cover and what you may need to pay for separately, see our What tuition fees cover page.
International Foundation course
We work in partnership with Kaplan International College London to provide Foundation courses for international students who don’t meet our Bachelor’s degree entry requirements. For more information visit Kaplan International College website