Business Economics (Industry)

BSc Business Economics (Industry) graduates can work in a variety of roles and sectors due to the versatility of their skill set, which often includes economic analysis, business strategy, data interpretation, and financial modelling. Common sectors include finance and banking, consulting, and technology and data analytics. Recent graduates have joined organisations including:

• The Big Four accounting firms: KPMG, Deloitte, EY, and PwC
• RSM
• Bank of England
• McKinsey
• Dell Tech
• Goldman Sachs

Many of our Business Economics graduates have gone on to secure places in postgraduate programmes at top institutions and subsequently pursued specialised careers as economists. These roles include positions at leading economic consulting firms, the Institute for Fiscal Studies, and within academia.

Our award-winning careers team provides dedicated careers and placement services. We offer a range of innovative services for Management School students, including:

• Embedded careers education throughout the degree
• Career information, advice, and guidance appointments with specialist careers coaches
• Weekly workshops on key employability skills
• Exposure to international career options and networks
• Connections to strong networks of employers and alumni
• Support in finding and acquiring work experience and graduate job opportunities, including placements and internships
• Lifelong access to all LUMS Careers services

Lancaster University is dedicated to helping you earn a highly respected degree while equipping you with essential life and professional skills. We are proud to offer every student the opportunity to participate in The Lancaster Award. This programme allows you to engage in valuable activities such as work experience, volunteering, company projects, student societies, and sports clubs. Visit our careers section for more details.

There may be extra costs related to your course for items such as books, stationery, printing, photocopying, binding and general subsistence on trips and visits. Following graduation, you may need to pay a subscription to a professional body for some chosen careers.

Specific additional costs for studying at Lancaster are listed below.

College fees

Lancaster is proud to be one of only a handful of UK universities to have a collegiate system. Every student belongs to a college, and all students pay a small college membership fee which supports the running of college events and activities. Students on some distance-learning courses are not liable to pay a college fee.

For students starting in 2025, the fee is £40 for undergraduates and research students and £15 for students on one-year courses.

Computer equipment and internet access

To support your studies, you will also require access to a computer, along with reliable internet access. You will be able to access a range of software and services from a Windows, Mac, Chromebook or Linux device. For certain degree programmes, you may need a specific device, or we may provide you with a laptop and appropriate software - details of which will be available on relevant programme pages. A dedicated IT support helpdesk is available in the event of any problems.

The University provides limited financial support to assist students who do not have the required IT equipment or broadband support in place.

Study abroad courses

In addition to travel and accommodation costs, while you are studying abroad, you will need to have a passport and, depending on the country, there may be other costs such as travel documents (e.g. VISA or work permit) and any tests and vaccines that are required at the time of travel. Some countries may require proof of funds.

Placement and industry year courses

In addition to possible commuting costs during your placement, you may need to buy clothing that is suitable for your workplace and you may have accommodation costs. Depending on the employer and your job, you may have other costs such as copies of personal documents required by your employer for example.

The fee that you pay will depend on whether you are considered to be a home or international student. Read more about how we assign your fee status.

Home fees are subject to annual review, and may be liable to rise each year in line with UK government policy. International fees (including EU) are reviewed annually and are not fixed for the duration of your studies. Read more about fees in subsequent years.

We will charge tuition fees to Home undergraduate students on full-year study abroad/work placements in line with the maximum amounts permitted by the Department for Education. The current maximum levels are:

• Students studying abroad for a year: 15% of the standard tuition fee
• Students taking a work placement for a year: 20% of the standard tuition fee

International students on full-year study abroad/work placements will also be charged in line with the maximum amounts permitted by the Department for Education. The current maximum levels are:

• Students studying abroad for a year: 15% of the standard international tuition fee during the Study Abroad year
• Students taking a work placement for a year: 20% of the standard international tuition fee during the Placement year

Please note that the maximum levels chargeable in future years may be subject to changes in Government policy.