BA (Hons) Business Management and Economics Bachelor's degree at the University of Sheffield
BA (Hons) Business Management and Economics at University of Sheffield. Business Management and Economics at the University of Sheffield sits at the point where the running of organisations meets the study of markets and policy.
About this course
This course will give you a comprehensive understanding of core business issues and the principles of how businesses operate and succeed, paired with economic analysis and economic policy. From the provider’s course page.
BA (Hons) Business Management and Economics is a Bachelor's degree (BA (Hons)) at the University of Sheffield, based in Main Campus. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.
For Economics graduates from this provider, 89% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 81% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £30,000. (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: 50; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2022-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 89% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 90% (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.
First year 7 modules
- Fundamentals of Organisational BehaviourCore20 credits
Module details
This module introduces you to organisational behaviour which involves studying how people can effectively work together to achieve group and organisational aims. During this module you will be introduced to a range of topics associated with organisation studies including leadership, individual difference, conflict, power, control, ethics, communication, and organisational design. By exploring perspectives and theories you will develop understanding about peoples' behaviour at work, and create so
- Introduction to ManagementCore20 credits
Module details
This module provides an introduction to management and specific functions such as marketing, operations management, strategy and social responsibilities. This module introduces the fundamentals of management theory and practice, enabling you to develop your views by critically analysing and evaluating various schools of thought in both historical and contemporary contexts. You will be expected to develop a detailed understanding of different fields of practice within the wider context of managem
- Career Development PlanningCore20 credits
Module details
This module is intended to provide a structured and supported process for you to reflect upon your own learning, performance and/or achievement, and to plan for your personal, educational and career development. It is designed to ensure you are fully prepared to gain the most from your academic studies and to be better placed to continue your development throughout and beyond your degree studies.
- Microeconomic Analysis and PolicyCore20 credits
Module details
This module introduces you to the fundamental principles of microeconomic theory, focusing on the behaviour and decision-making processes of individuals, households, and firms. You will gain a solid understanding of key microeconomic concepts, such as choice theory, market structures, consumer behavior, and firm decision-making. The module explores the practical application of microeconomic analysis to contemporary policy issues. This module provides you with the foundations in microeconomics re
- Macroeconomic Analysis and PolicyCore20 credits
Module details
This module introduces you to the foundations of macroeconomic theory and analysis. You will explore how economies operate at the aggregate level and develop the analytical tools needed to understand key economic indicators such as interest rates, national output, inflation, unemployment, and exchange rates. A central focus will be on understanding how these variables interact and influence one another over the short and long run. Through real-world examples and policy applications, you will lea
- Mathematical Methods for Economics 1Core20 credits
Module details
This core module is designed for students who do not have an A Level in Mathematics (or an equivalent qualification) and provides supportive, step-by-step training in key mathematical concepts. The main focus is on practical application, helping you use maths as a tool to solve real economic problems. You will build confidence while learning essential topics such as basic algebra, functions and graphs, sequences and series, introductory calculus (including differentiation), elasticity, integrati
- Mathematical Methods for Economics 2Core20 credits
Module details
This module is designed for students with A Level Mathematics (or an equivalent qualification). You will revisit key mathematical tools covered in A Level Mathematics (such as differential calculus) and learn to use them to formulate and solve problems in economics and finance. You will also be introduced to other techniques that are essential for problem solving in economics. These tools will be used throughout the rest of your degree. The topics covered include: sequences/series and the econom
Second year 6 modules
- Business StrategyCore20 credits
Module details
This course will introduce students to business strategy and the strategic management process. It seeks to enhance their understanding of the theories and practice of strategy. Students will be able to learn why, and how, companies make strategic decisions in the context of today's complex and dynamic world of business. Students will be introduced to various strategic analysis frameworks and learn how these can be used to help organisations better understand their strategic position and formulat
- Essentials of MarketingCore20 credits
Module details
In this module you will learn the fundamental concepts of marketing. You will be able to evaluate macro and micro environmental factors that impact marketing decisions, learn how consumers make decisions when purchasing products and services, and be able to analyse the elements of the marketing mix of products and services as well as analyse segmentation, targeting and positioning strategies that organisations utilise. You will also be introduced to ethics in marketing.
- Organisations in SocietyCore20 credits
Module details
In this module you will explore the role of organisations in society and consider the extent to which they can become truly socially responsible in the modern world. You will be introduced to a range of topics through weekly lectures and tutorials which begin by considering the key challenges of organisations (including businesses, nonprofits and alternative organisations such as co-operatives) when it comes to being socially responsible. You will also critically explore different specific theme
- Statistics and EconometricsCore20 credits
Module details
Proficiency in statistics and econometrics is an important skill for economists working with real-world data. This core module is designed for dual honours students studying economics. In the first part of the course, you will learn how to calculate descriptive statistics and apply probability theory to make robust inferences from sample data. In the second part of the course, you will learn the tools of econometrics to make inferences about causal relationships between economic variables. You w
- Public EconomicsOptional20 credits
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Public Economics uses the tools of microeconomics and empirical analysis to study the impact of government policies on economic outcomes and the distribution of resources in the economy. In this module, you will explore how the government intervenes in the market to address issues such as inequality, environmental externalities, and the provision of public goods. You will analyse real-world policy design, such as: how taxation affects work incentives, and how the implementation of public service
- Macroeconomic PolicyOptional20 credits
Module details
This module offers a rigorous exploration of the frameworks used by modern central banks and governments to manage the economy. The first half of the course focuses on monetary policy, where you will master a contemporary three-equation model to analyze how central banks respond to demand, supply, and inflation shocks. A critical component of this study involves evaluating the Rational Expectations Hypothesis against adaptive models to understand how the public's forecasts influence policy effec
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 gives equal weight to the mechanics of business and the logic of economics, so early study builds a grounding in both before you move toward areas of personal interest. On the business side, you'll examine how organisations are structured, resourced and led, and how strategic decisions get made under real-world constraints. On the economics side, the focus is on analysis and policy, how markets behave, how governments and institutions intervene, and what that means for firms operating within them. As you progress, there's scope to specialise in areas such as marketing, finance, HR / people, operations, strategy, international business, entrepreneurship, supply chain, and consulting. This range means you can shape the degree toward the sector or function you're most drawn to, whether that's the numbers-driven world of finance, the people-focused challenges of HR, or the global scale of international business, while keeping the economics thread running throughout.
Who it's for
This course suits someone who's curious about why businesses succeed or fail, but who also wants to understand the bigger economic forces, interest rates, government policy, global trade, that shape the environment those businesses operate in. If you like asking "why" as much as "how", and you're comfortable moving between practical business problems and more analytical, data-driven economic reasoning, you'll likely feel at home here. It also suits people who haven't yet settled on one narrow career path. Because the course opens out into specialisms such as marketing, finance, strategy and entrepreneurship, it works well for students who want to keep their options open in the first year while still building toward a clearer focus later. Most students accepted onto the course arrive with A-levels or equivalent qualifications, typically within the 144–159 UCAS tariff range, though this reflects what recent entrants held rather than a fixed requirement. Day to day, expect a mix of theoretical grounding and applied thinking, group work with people who have different instincts and interests to yours, and a gradual build toward more independent, specialised study as the degree progresses.
Careers & job market
Graduates of Business & Management courses nationally have a reasonably strong record of moving into work or further study: 87% are in work or further study 15 months after graduating, and 60% of those working are in highly skilled roles. It's worth noting these are national Graduate Outcomes figures for the Business & Management field as a whole, not specific to this course or university, and they describe outcomes rather than guarantees. National earnings data for graduates in this field show a range rather than a fixed figure: starting salaries around 15 months after graduation typically sit between £24,000 and £32,000, moving to roughly £21,250–£30,000 after three years and £26,350–£37,200 after five years. These figures span the whole national graduate population in the field, so individual outcomes will vary depending on sector, location and specialism chosen. Nationally, 81% of students on comparable courses continue past their first year, either still enrolled or having completed, which gives some sense of course engagement across the sector. The breadth of specialisms available, from finance and consulting to supply chain and entrepreneurship, means graduates go on to a wide spread of roles rather than a single defined career path, with the choice of specialism often shaping which sector graduates move into.
University & format
The BA (Hons) Business Management and Economics is studied full-time over three years at the University of Sheffield's main campus, with teaching delivered in English. Sheffield is a public, research-intensive university and a member of the Russell Group, founded in 1905. The course itself is accredited by AACSB and the EFMD Quality Improvement System, both recognised international quality marks for business schools, and the university holds a Silver rating for teaching quality under the Office for Students' TEF 2023. The university's funding pages are the place to check for any bursaries or scholarships that may apply to your circumstances. The course is identified by UCAS code NL21 for anyone applying through the standard admissions process.
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.
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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 | 90% |
| another higher-education qualification | 5% |
| a Baccalaureate | 5% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Accepted students typically held strong UCAS tariffs. Check how your predicted grades compare and whether a contextual offer applies.
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 NL21). 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
Standard capped home fee at English providers (2026/27); Scotland, Wales & NI differ.
Check fees at University of Sheffield →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.
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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 | £30,000 | £27,500 – £34,000 | 50 |
| 3 years after | £32,500 | £26,000 – £39,000 | 200 |
| 5 years after | £45,000 | £36,000 – £55,500 | 220 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Moderate evidence. Published sample: 50; 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: 50; 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 · 39% of published destinations · ASHE median £47,173
- Business and public service associate professionalsSOC 2020 35 · 14% of published destinations · ASHE median £38,760
- Business, Research and Administrative ProfessionalsSOC 2020 243 · 12% of published destinations · ASHE median £48,746
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: 140; response rate: 54%. 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
89% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £30,000. 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 8.7 out of 10: NSS 81.1% · in work or study 89% · continued 90%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
The University of Sheffield
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
2,964 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 Sheffield from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by University of Sheffield; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. 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 Sheffield’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 Sheffield and gov.uk before you apply.
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