Business Economics University of Reading

Overview

Throughout the Business Economics BSc degree from the University of Reading 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.

Key facts

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

Optional modules allow you to explore further areas of economics. There are also optional modules from other subjects such as management and languages, allowing you to pursue your interests beyond economics.

Career opportunities:

Your analytical skills and specialist knowledge of economics and business are highly valued by employers. 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.

Overall, 92% of graduates from Economics are in work or further study within 15 months of graduation. [1] 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