BSc Business Economics with a Placement Year

University of Reading

United Kingdom, Reading

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University of Reading

United Kingdom , Reading

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

L114

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 25,850 / year

Next Intake September-2026

BSc Business Economics with a Placement Year

About

Study the world’s markets, business environments and industries with our BSc Business Economics with a Placement Year degree.

This programme will develop specialist knowledge in business economics.

Watch our video introducing BSc Business Economics.

In the first two years, you will take many of the same core modules as our BSc Economics programme to ensure that you develop the skills and knowledge required to become an economist. You will then acquire specialist knowledge of business economics throughout your second and final years.

Going beyond ‘core’ economics, gaining a wider perspective on business and economic issues, you will gain a rich body of knowledge and a range of skills.

You can choose to study this degree over four years with a work placement year as the BSc Business Economics with Placement Year, applying your newfound skills and getting a head start on your career.

Choose economics at the University of Reading

Established for more than 50 years.
100% of our research impact has been classed ‘outstanding’ or ‘very considerable’ (REF 2021, combining 4* and 3* submissions – Business and Management Studies, and Anthropology and Development Studies).
The University of Reading is ranked in the top 200 in the world for Economics (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023) and 10th in the UKin Business and Economics subjects (Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2024, United Kingdom providers only).

For further information, please visit the Department of Economics website.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Select Reading as your firm choice on UCAS and we'll guarantee you a place even if you don't quite meet your offer. For details, see our firm choice scheme.

Our typical offers are expressed in terms of A level, BTEC and International Baccalaureate requirements. However, we also accept many other qualifications.

Typical offer

ABB

International Baccalaureate

32 points overall, including 5 in Maths at standard level

BTEC

DDM

GCSE

Maths at grade A (or 7). Grade B (or 6) accepted if taking AS or A level Maths

English language requirements

IELTS 6.5, with no component below 5.5

For information on other English language qualifications, please visit our international student pages.

English Program Requirements

IELTS 6.5, with no component below 5.5

Career

Employers highly value your analytical skills and specialist knowledge of economics and business. You will gain unique practical skills, as well as knowledge of business and industrial organisation, providing a head start for a career in finance, consultancies, and bodies that regulate markets.

Your degree will also equip you with valuable transferable skills, from problem-solving to communication and presentation.

Many of our graduates are employed as economists with governmental and commercial organisations. Others have entered related careers in accounting, finance, consulting, business, marketing, publishing, public relations, and the media.

Recent graduates from the Department of Economics have started their careers with organisations such as:

Government Economic Service - Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Government Economic Service - HM Treasury
Government Economic Service - Home Office
The Financial Conduct Authority | FCA
Association of British Insurers | ABI
Nationwide Building Society
Grant Thornton UK LLP
University of Oxford
NHS England
PwC
Intel.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 25,850

Application Fee

GBP

How to Apply

You can apply online for all of our courses, including courses with an Integrated Foundation Year, via the national admissions service, UCAS. You can choose to apply for up to five courses in total, including more than one course at the same institution.

1. Find a course

Browse our undergraduate courses and identify which ones you'd like to apply for. Make sure to check your course's entry requirements before you apply.

2. Begin your application

Our UCAS code is R12. The University does not have a campus code.

3. Write your personal statement

As part of your application, you'll be asked to submit a personal statement to support your application. This is your opportunity to tell us more about why you want to study the course and what interests, skills and experience you have that demonstrate your passion for the subject.

4. Submit your application

When you're happy with your application and have added the required information such as qualifications, personal statement and reference, you can submit your application.

A small charge is made by UCAS for applying to university. The application fee for 2024 entry is £27.50 for up to five choices.

Make sure to check the UCAS website for the most up-to-date application deadlines. If you have missed the January deadline, there is still the opportunity to apply (via UCAS), and we are happy to consider late applications until 30 June 2024 (all applications received after 30 June are entered into Clearing). Please be aware that some of our courses may be full after the January UCAS deadline, so we recommend early applications where possible.