Business Economics BSc Econ (Hons)
The University of Buckingham
Key Course Facts
Salary
Salary of Graduates in CAH15
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £33500 | £29000 | £36000 |
25-75 percentile range | £32000 - £48000 | £22500 - £37500 | £26500 - £44500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of CAH15
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £30101 | £31974 | £42762 |
25-75 percentile range | £25019 - £35263 | £24892 - £42048 | £30343 - £57314 |
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Course Description
The University of Buckingham is:
- Home of the two-year degree, the University of Buckingham, based in the South East of England, is ranked 6th for Student Satisfaction in the UK (National Student Survey, 2020).
- We are proudly independent and not-for-profit, and offer courses in Allied Health, Business, Computing, Education, Humanities, Law, Medicine, Psychology and Security and Intelligence. We are one of the few universities in the UK that offer September and January start dates for almost all of our courses.
- Based in Buckingham on a riverside campus, we are only 20 minutes’ from Milton Keynes central station and a short drive from Bicester, Aylesbury, Banbury and Northampton. There is free parking on-site and we are within easy reach of London and Oxford.
- Our award-winning small class tutorials ensure every student is known by name and supported throughout their studies, including by dedicated personal tutors.
- As pioneers of the two-year degree, we offer a condensed version of the traditional three-year degree, meaning you can gain a full honours degree and complete your studies a whole year earlier. Alternatively, you can complete both your undergraduate and master’s degree with us in just three years: saving you time and money.
BSc Business Economics if a perfect programme for you to pursue a business career, or if you want to work as a consultant or as a specialist business economist in the private sector. This programme offers the spread of subjects that are likely to be most useful. It enables you to supplement the basic economics modules with modules from the Department of Management thus providing a rounded view of business activities.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Business Economics BSc Econ (Hons) at The University of Buckingham
30% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
10% | Administrative occupations |
10% | Teaching Professionals |
10% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
10% | Finance Professionals |
5% | Secretarial and related occupations |
5% | Nursing Professionals |
5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
5% | Media Professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis
Including one in a relevant subject/science (80 UCAS tariff points)
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Applicants must also have GCSE English and Maths at Grade C / Grade 4, or above (or equivalent).
English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | Average of 6.5 (with 6.0 or above in each component) |
Costs
Tuition Fees Business Economics BSc Econ (Hons)
England UK | £27750 | |
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Northern Ireland | £27750 | |
Scotland | £27750 | |
Wales | £27750 | |
Channel Islands | £27750 | |
EU | £44400 | |
International | £44400 | |
Ireland | £44400 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of The University of Buckingham in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of The University of Buckingham in related subject specific rankings.
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
See all 6 university rankings of The University of Buckingham
About The University of Buckingham
Founded in 1976, The University of Buckingham is a private higher education institution located in the market town of Buckingham, in South East England. The area around the campus is populated with coffee shops, pubs, vintage stores, and restaurants so students will have plenty to do in their down time. University College Buckingham, as it was originally named, was the first private university in the UK, and has produced a series of successful CEOs, politicians, and even playwrights.
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Student composition of The University of Buckingham
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Total number of students enrolled at The University of Buckingham by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 1575
- postgraduates:
- 915
- Total:
- 2490
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Business Economics”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Business Economics BA (Hons) | University of Greenwich | - | - | - | £9250 | £16150 £17000 | - | London | On campus Full-time | |
Business Economics BSc (Hons) | Aberystwyth University | - | - | - | £9000 | £16520 | - | Aberystwyth | On campus Full-time | |
Financial and Business Economics BSc Econ (Hons) | Royal Holloway, University of London | - | - | - | £9250 | £21000 | - | Egham | On campus Full-time | |
Business Economics and Finance (with placement year) BSc (Hons) | Loughborough University of Technology | - | - | - | £9250 | £24000 | - | Loughborough | On campus Full-time | |
Business Economics (with Placement Year) BA (Hons) | University of Hull | 100% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £15400 | 127 | Hull | On campus Full-time | |
Business Economics and Finance BSc (Hons) | Loughborough University of Technology | - | - | - | £9250 | £24000 | - | Loughborough | On campus Full-time | |
Financial and Business Economics with a Year in Business BSc Econ (Hons) | Royal Holloway, University of London | - | - | - | £9250 | £21000 | - | Egham | On campus Full-time | |
Business Economics BSc (Hons) | Queen's University of Belfast | - | - | - | £9250 | £20800 | - | Belfast | On campus Full-time | |
Food Business and Marketing BSc (Hons) | University of Reading | - | - | - | £9250 | £22350 | - | Reading | On campus Full-time | |
Business Economics with Marketing BSc (Hons) | University of Dundee | 68% | 10% | 10% | £9250 | £20900 | 174 | Dundee | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023