Economics and Business, BSc (Hons), with study abroad

The BSc Economics and Business with a Year Abroad at Swansea University blends core economics and business principles, equipping students for careers in politics, policy, finance, or business. It delivers theoretical and practical insights into economic principles, business decision-making tools, and analytical skills to influence policy and strategy. Ranked in the top 20 in the UK for teaching quality and satisfaction, the programme features strong support from a world-class team and an Employability Team for career guidance. Students spend a year abroad to broaden their experience.The curriculum includes compulsory first-year modules like Current Issues in Economics, with optional choices in later years such as Global Business Environment and Time Series Econometrics. Assessment methods encompass exams, essays, presentations, and group work, fostering research and communication skills. For full details, visit our webpage or contact study@swansea.ac.uk.

Your first year of study is made up of compulsory modules covering a range of themes. Compulsory modules are studied by all students on the programme, meaning you are automatically enrolled. Examples of compulsory modules include: • Current Issues in Economics • Finance for Economics • Exploring Economic Data In your second and third year you will study a mixture of compulsory and choose optional modules from a vast selection. Examples of optional modules in recent years have included: • Global Business Environment: International Political Economy • Supply Chain Management • Time Series Econometrics • Applied Money and Banking Economics • Leadership Your final year will include an optional independent study project. For the full programme structure and module breakdown, please visit our webpage at: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/social-sciences/economics/bsc-economics-business