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International/EU: £14,415 per year (£1,200 for placement year)
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Course summary
- Prepare for the degree with an extra foundation year at the start.
- Develop your knowledge and skills in the study of economics and business.
- Increase your employability through work-placements.
This is a challenging and coherent course which will provide you with an in-depth knowledge of business economics theory and practice, rooted in real world business and economics applications.
Sheffield Business School accreditation
Sheffield Business School is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), placing us in the top 5% of business schools globally.
How you learn
All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.
The course is suitable if you don't meet the entry requirements for our BA (Hons) Business Economics course, or you want extra preparation before starting degree-level study. You share the first year with other Sheffield Business School foundation year students, then move on to the degree.
You will learn in a supportive, challenging and exciting environment. You will be based in Sheffield Business School, a vibrant, dynamic setting with excellent facilities and located in the heart of the city.
You learn through
- lectures and seminars
- case studies
- presentations
- self-directed study
- work placements
- activities and events
In the foundation year, you'll study wider business topics, while specialising in your chosen subject area. You'll learn useful skills such as academic writing, work in diverse teams and learn to utilise a wide variety of data sources. In doing so, you'll fully prepare yourself for undergraduate study.
Course leaders and tutors
Applied learning
Work placements
You will have the opportunity to arrange a year-long work placement in between your third and fourth years. This gives you a real-world experience to prepare you for your future career. Our students have recently gained work placements with national and international organisations, including Adidas UK, Airbus UK, AXA, Bosch, Coca-Cola Enterprises, General Motors, Hay, IBM UK, Lloyds Banking Group, Marks & Spencer, Metropolitan Police, Microsoft, NHS, Royal Bank of Scotland, TNT Express, Vauxhall Motor and Walt Disney Company.
Live projects
Some modules will allow you to participate in projects in collaboration with companies or experienced professionals from a variety of sectors.
Field trips
You will have the option to engage in overseas study in semester 2 of your third year at one of our European, or international, partners.
Networking opportunities
You can join the student-led International Business and Economics Society to meet others and discuss and debate current events in the economy and business world. The society arranges social events and hosts guest lectures by academic experts and industry practitioners. We are proud of our links with our alumni and you will have numerous opportunities to network with them.
Future careers
This course prepares you for a career in
- business analysis
- business development
- business planning
- consultancy
- financial analysis
- economic research
- market regulation
- market research and analysis
- policy development
- procurement
- project management
- supply chain management
Previous graduates of BA (Honours) Business Economics have gone on to work for
- Cummins
- Gist
- Greencore Group
- Lloyds Banking Group
- IBM UK
- Incisive Media
- NSG Pilkington
- PwC Consulting
- Royal Mail
- Turner and Townsend
- Vauxhall Motors
Where will I study?
You study at City Campus through a structured mix of lectures, seminars and practical sessions as well as access to digital and online resources to support your learning.
City Campus
City Campus is located in the heart of Sheffield, within minutes of the train and bus stations.
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Adsetts library
Adsetts Library is located on our City Campus. It's open 24 hours a day, every day.
Learn moreEntry requirements
All students
48 UCAS points, including 24 points from one full A level, or equivalent, or an alternative qualification such as an Access course.
If English is not your first language you need an IELTS score of 6.0 or above, with a minimum score of 5.5 in each skill.
Please note the University will only admit students who are aged 18 or over at the point of enrolment.
Additional information for EU/International students
If you are an International or non-UK European student, you can find out more about the country specific qualifications we accept on our international qualifications page. You can also watch a video guide on how to apply.
For details of English language entry requirements (IELTS), please see the information for 'All students'.
Modules
Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.
You will be able to complete a placement year as part of this course. See the modules table below for further information.
Year 1
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Contemporary Issues | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Introduction To Business | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Practical |
| Module: Organisation Management And Delivery 1 | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Organisation Management And Delivery 2 | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Self And Stakeholder Management | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: The Practice Of Business | Credits: 20 |
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Year 2
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Business Economics | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Exam |
| Module: Developing Professional And Academic Skills | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework Practical |
| Module: Foundations Of International Business | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Maths For Economics | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework Exam |
| Module: People And Organisations In Context | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Customers And Markets | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Foreign Language | Credits: 20 |
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Year 3
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Applied Professional Skills | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Financial Fluency For Management Decision Making | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Exam |
| Module: Intermediate Macroeconomics | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Exam |
| Module: Intermediate Microeconomics | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework Exam |
| Module: Multinational Enterprises And Foreign Direct Investment | Credits: 20 |
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| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Alternative Perspectives In Economics | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Foreign Language | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Planning Your Own Business | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Service And Retail Marketing | Credits: 20 |
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Year 4
| Module | Credits |
|---|---|
| Module: Placement Year | Credits: - |
Final year
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Advanced Topics In Macroeconomics | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Consultancy Project | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Industrial Economics | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: International Strategy | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Behavioural Economics | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Business In The European Economy | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework Exam |
| Module: Contemporary Issues In International Business | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework Exam |
| Module: Financial Performance Management | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Foreign Language | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Global Financial Markets | Credits: 20 |
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Fees and funding
Home students
Our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2022/23 is £9,250 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200.
† If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees. More information can be found in our terms and conditions under student fees regulations.
International students
Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2022/23 is £14,415 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200.
Financial support for home/EU students
How tuition fees work, student loans and other financial support available.
Additional course costs
This link allows you to view estimated costs associated with the main activities on specific courses. These are estimates and, as such, are only an indication of additional course costs. Actual costs can vary greatly depending on the choices you make during your course.
Additional costs for Business, management and enterprise courses (PDF, 269.9KB)Legal information
Any offer of a place to study is subject to your acceptance of the University’s Terms and Conditions and Student Regulations.
