Business and Economics combines the relative academic rigour of mainstream economics with the more practical and vocational perspective of business.
Taught by world-leading industry professionals and researchers, you will develop personal and professional competencies such as:
* authentic leadership
* ethical, responsible, sustainable business behaviour
* entrepreneurial practice
* effective communication
This will enable you to work across a range of roles in contemporary business including:
Business and Economics combines the relative academic rigour of mainstream economics with the more practical and vocational perspective of business. <br/><br/>Taught by world-leading industry professionals and researchers, you will develop personal and professional competencies such as:<br/><br/><br/>* authentic leadership <br/><br/><br/>* ethical, responsible, sustainable business behaviour <br/><br/><br/>* entrepreneurial practice <br/><br/><br/>* effective communication<br/><br/><br/>This will enable you to work across a range of roles in contemporary business including: <br/><br/><br/>* accountancy and finance<br/><br/><br/>* strategy <br/><br/><br/>* marketing<br/><br/><br/>* human resource management <br/><br/><br/>* data analytics <br/><br/><br/>* entrepreneurship and innovation <br/><br/><br/>**Environment for learning**<br/><br/>We offer a supportive environment where you can grow and develop. Our Student Experience Team offers an extensive range of personal and professional services to support you on your undergraduate journey.<br/><br/>We provide a variety of opportunities for you to engage in co- and extra-curricular activities. Our dedicated Student Development Team can help you develop a range of essential business graduate competencies.<br/><br/>**Further development opportunities**<br/><br/>You may take undergraduate Edinburgh Awards supported by an alumni professional mentor and trained coaches: <br/><br/><br/>* Personal and Professional Development (Year 2) <br/><br/><br/>* Effective and Responsible Leadership (Year 3 or 4)<br/><br/><br/>You can also participate in a large number of business societies, business events and peer-support schemes.<br/><br/>This degree offers the opportunity to study abroad in Year 3.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
08/09/2025
Campus
Central area campus
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
NL11
Institution Code
E56
Points of Entry
Year 1
Not Accepted
A,A,A,A,A
AAAAA (achievement by end of S5 preferred). BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S5. Required subjects: Highers: Mathematics at B. Higher Applications of Mathematics is not accepted in place of Higher Mathematics. National 5s: English at C.
39
39 points with 666 at HL. Required subjects: HL: Mathematics at 5. SL: English at 5 and Mathematics at 6 (if not at HL).
A*,A,A
A*AA. Required subjects: A levels: Mathematics at B, or AS Mathematics at A. GCSEs: English at C or 4.
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Scotland | £1,820 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £28,000 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |