BA (Hons) Business Economics with a Year in Industry Bachelor's degree at the University of Liverpool
BA (Hons) Business Economics with a Year in Industry at University of Liverpool. Business Economics with a Year in Industry at the University of Liverpool is built around getting to grips with how markets, organisations and the wider global economy actually work, paired with the analytical tools to make sense of them.
About this course
Familiarise yourself with the business landscape and develop strong analytical skills to understand different markets, organisations and the global economy. Specialise through one of our pathways, Accounting and Finance or International Business. Our graduates are suited to a wide range of roles and sectors or further From the provider’s course page.
BA (Hons) Business Economics with a Year in Industry is a Bachelor's degree (BA (Hons)) at the University of Liverpool, based in Main Campus. It runs 4 years, studied full-time.
For Economics graduates from this provider, 80% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 100% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £28,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Business & Management, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Moderate evidence Published sample: 45; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2022-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 80% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 95% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year one 10 modules
- DEVELOPMENT OF ECONOMIC THOUGHTCompulsory15 credits
- MATHEMATICS FOR ECONOMICS AND BUSINESSCompulsory15 credits
- PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICSCompulsory15 credits
- PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICSCompulsory15 credits
- PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND EMPLOYMENT PREPARATIONCompulsory15 credits
- STATISTICS & DATA ANALYSIS FOR ECONOMICS AND BUSINESSCompulsory15 credits
- GLOBAL ECONOMIC (AND BUSINESS) ENVIRONMENTCompulsory15 credits
- INTRODUCTION TO FINANCECompulsory15 credits
- INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ACCOUNTINGCompulsory15 credits
- INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTINGOptional15 credits
Year two 11 modules
- INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENTCompulsory15 credits
- INTRODUCTORY ECONOMETRICS FOR BUSINESS AND ECONOMICSCompulsory15 credits
- MACROECONOMICS 1Compulsory15 credits
- MANAGEMENT ECONOMICS AND STRATEGY IN AN INTERNATIONAL CONTEXTCompulsory15 credits
- MICROECONOMICS 2Compulsory15 credits
- MICROECONOMICS FOR BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS 1Compulsory15 credits
- INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTCompulsory15 credits
- FINANCIAL MANAGEMENTOptional15 credits
- MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTINGOptional15 credits
- FINANCIAL REPORTING AND ANALYSISOptional15 credits
- TAX COMPLIANCEOptional15 credits
Year three 1 modules
- ULMS PLACEMENT YEARCompulsory120 credits
Year four 14 modules
- INDUSTRIAL ORGANISATIONCompulsory15 credits
- DEBATES IN MACROECONOMIC POLICYCompulsory15 credits
- GAME THEORYOptional15 credits
- CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN ECONOMIC POLICYOptional15 credits
- WORLD ECONOMIC HISTORYOptional15 credits
- CREATIVE SECTOR ECONOMICSOptional15 credits
- STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTINGOptional15 credits
- FINANCIAL REPORTING 2Optional15 credits
- BUSINESS FINANCEOptional15 credits
- DERIVATIVE SECURITIESOptional15 credits
- INTERNATIONAL TRADEOptional15 credits
- THE ECONOMICS OF DEVELOPING COUNTRIESOptional15 credits
- ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS AND SUSTAINABILITY POLICIESOptional15 credits
- BEHAVIOURAL ECONOMIC APPLICATIONS TO FINANCEOptional15 credits
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
The course develops your understanding of business economics from the ground up, covering how different markets function, how organisations make decisions, and how the global economy shapes both. Analytical and quantitative skills run throughout, since economics relies on being able to interpret data and reasoning rather than just describing situations. Alongside this core, you choose a specialisation pathway, either Accounting and Finance or International Business, which shapes a good portion of your later modules and lets you build depth in an area that matches your interests. The degree carries professional accreditation from ICAEW and the ACCA, both offering exemptions from some professional examinations, plus accreditation from AACSB, which speaks to the quality and rigour of the business education on offer. The year in industry is a defining feature of this particular route: it's a full placement year embedded within the four-year programme, intended to connect your academic study with practical, workplace experience before you return to finish your degree.
Who it's for
This course suits people who are naturally curious about why markets behave the way they do, who enjoy picking apart an argument with data rather than taking it at face value, and who don't mind getting comfortable with numbers as well as ideas. If you're the sort of student who wants your degree to lead somewhere concrete, but you're not yet sure whether that's accountancy, finance, international trade or something else, the pathway structure gives you room to commit to a direction without closing off others. The year in industry will appeal particularly to those who learn by doing and want to test their thinking in a real organisation before finishing their studies; it suits people who are organised enough to manage a placement search and comfortable stepping outside a purely academic environment for a year. Expect a mix of theory-heavy terms and more applied, practical stretches, so a tolerance for both extended reading and analytical problem-solving will serve you well. Most students joining this course arrive with A-levels or equivalent, typically within the 128–143 UCAS tariff range, though this reflects recent entrants rather than a fixed requirement.
Careers & job market
Nationally, Business & Management graduates report a range of outcomes worth knowing about, though none of these figures are specific to this course or guaranteed for any individual. Across Business & Management courses nationally, 87% of graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduating, and 60% of working graduates are in highly skilled roles or further study. National Graduate Outcomes (LEO) data shows starting salaries 15 months after graduation typically ranging from £24,000 to £32,000, narrowing to £21,250–£30,000 after three years, and rising to £26,350–£37,200 after five years, again, national figures rather than course-specific promises. The professional accreditations attached to this degree, from ICAEW and ACCA, offer exemptions from some professional examinations, which can be a practical advantage if you're considering chartered accountancy or finance routes after graduating. The specialisation pathways and broader business grounding also mean graduates are positioned for roles across a range of functions, such as Finance, Consulting, International Business, Operations, Strategy, HR / People, Marketing, Supply Chain or Entrepreneurship, depending on where your interests and the pathway you choose take you. Nationally, 81% of students on similar courses continue past their first year, an indicator of how manageable and engaging students tend to find this kind of programme.
University & format
This is a full-time, four-year course delivered in English at the University of Liverpool's main campus, with the extra year accounting for the industry placement built into the programme. Liverpool is a public, research-intensive university and a member of the Russell Group, founded in 1903, with a substantial student body of over 28,000. The university holds a Gold rating for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023 and is. The course is listed under UCAS code LN12.
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
- 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
Your application needs a reference before you can send it.
- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
Provider-published requirement; check the linked course page before applying.
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Year in industry. Availability, selection and pay can vary.
Entry & how to get in
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
UCAS tariff of entrants
Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| A-levels or equivalent | 98% |
| No / unknown prior qualifications | 2% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
Will you get in? Plot your grades
Pick your predicted A-levels and watch your UCAS points land on the real spread of students admitted to this course.
Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.
Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course (code LN12). One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Provider fee page (England 2026/27 cap where not stated).
Check fees at University of Liverpool →For students who normally live in England
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
That does not mean no funding exists. Check the university directory for current amounts, eligibility and application dates.
We only display a named award when its provider source identifies the award and who it is for.
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Careers & earnings
What Business & Management graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate earnings: this course
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £28,000 | £24,000 – £35,000 | 45 |
| 3 years after | £29,000 | £23,500 – £38,000 | 110 |
| 5 years after | £40,000 | £31,500 – £60,000 | 120 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Moderate evidence. Published sample: 45; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2022-23.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
- 1Graduate / AnalystOn a scheme or first role · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / ManagerOwning an area, marketing, finance, ops · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / Head ofLeading a function and a team · 5–10 yrs
- 4Director / FounderRunning a business unit or your own company · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Business & Management nationally
National figures for Business & Management graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
were in work or further study
15 months after graduation
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Moderate evidence. Published sample: 45; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2022-23. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Business & Management courses at the same study level.
Compared with 3,421 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
UK occupations graduates enter
Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.
- Finance ProfessionalsSOC 2020 242 · 50% of published destinations · ASHE median £47,173
- Business, Research and Administrative ProfessionalsSOC 2020 243 · 20% of published destinations · ASHE median £48,746
- Business and public service associate professionalsSOC 2020 35 · 20% of published destinations · ASHE median £38,760
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction ProfessionalsSOC 2020 245 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £45,972
Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 25; response rate: 60%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.
Job market & outlook
How Business & Management graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine reporting and data pulls
- First-draft decks and copy
- Standard forecasts and reconciliations
- Scheduling and admin workflows
More human than ever
- Strategy and judgement under uncertainty
- Leading, negotiating and selling
- Sense-checking and owning what AI produces
- Relationships with clients and teams
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Business & Management graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Consultancies
- Corporate graduate schemes
- Retail & FMCG
- Startups & scale-ups
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Business & Management graduates.
Business Director, Marketing ScienceXcedeBusiness ManagerLGPS CentralBusiness Change ManagerIGA Talent SolutionsBusiness Case ManagerPeregrineBusiness DirectorMedialab GroupBusiness Rates SurveyorW TalentIs this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
Student finance
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.
Where graduates go
80% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £28,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
Your entry chances
Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.
Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 8.8 out of 10: NSS 87.6% · in work or study 80% · continued 95%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
The University of Liverpool
Business and management across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around Main Campus
5,175 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Business & Management right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to University of Liverpool from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is £27,000 / year for this course (from the provider’s fee page). You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check University of Liverpool’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with University of Liverpool and gov.uk before you apply.
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