Combine the study of business with strategic economics to prepare for the social, political, environmental and cultural challenges facing contemporary businesses, governments and not-for-profit organisations. Taught by world-leading industry professionals and researchers, you will develop a range of skills. This will enable you to work across a range of roles in contemporary business, including: * finance * strategy * innovation * marketing * human resource management * data analytics * entrepreneurship **Strategic Economics** Strategic Economics can be thought of as the application of economic principles to strategic decisions that managers make. Most business decisions involve a comparison of marginal benefits with margin cost and implicitly or explicitly involve economic principles. Studies in strategic economics will focus your learning on developing a strong knowledge base in economics. The honours years cover topics such as: * finance * corporate governance * debt policy * dividend policy * corporate restructuring * market efficiency * behavioural biases in corporate decision-making * the major strategic behaviours and decisions of the modern corporation **Programme benefits** * We actively engage with industry, policy makers and wider society, on our courses and through guest speakers and local, regional, national and international treks. * Across a range of courses, including bespoke student consultancy projects, you will have exciting opportunities to work closely with for-profit, public and third sector organisations, developing professional experience before you graduate. * The structure of our programmes means that during the early years of study, there is often the flexibility to change from one subject pathway to another. * You can also participate in a large number of business societies, business events and peer-support schemes. * This degree offers the opportunity to study abroad in Year 3.
A Level: {'start': ['A*', 'A', 'A'], 'end': ['A', 'A', 'A']} | Required subjects: A levels: Mathematics at B or AS Mathematics at A. GCSEs: English at C or 4. | Scottish Higher: AAAAA | AAAAA (achievement by end of S5 preferred) (Standard). ABBB by end of S6 (Minimum). 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. | International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme | from 40 points with 766 at HL to 37 points with 666 at HL (Standard). 34 points with 655 at HL (Minimum). Required subjects: HL: Mathematics at 5. SL: English at 5; Mathematics at 6 (if not at HL).
total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component. We do not accept IELTS One Skill Retake to meet our English language requirements. total 100 with at least 20 in each component (before 21 Jan 2026); total 5.0 with at least 4.0 in each component (from 21 Jan 2026). We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements. total 185 with at least 169 in each component. total 185 with at least 169 in each component. ISE III with passes in all four components. total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component. We do not accept IELTS One Skill Retake to meet our English language requirements. total 100 with at least 20 in each component (before 21 Jan 2026); total 5.0 with at least 4.0 in each component (from 21 Jan 2026). We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements. total 185 with at least 169 in each component. total 185 with at least 169 in each component. ISE III with passes in all four components.
Scotland - Scottish students must apply to the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) for payment of their tuition fees. England/Wales/Northern Ireland - The Rest of UK (RUK) students commencing or continuing their studies in September 2027, the tuition fees will be £10,050. EU On 9th July 2020 the decision was made by the Scottish Government to end free university tuition for European Union (EU) students starting in 2021-22. Funding policy for EU nationals and associated groups starting a course of study in academic year 2022-23 or later will be in line with international fees. Full time international and EU students will pay a fixed annual fee rate for the duration of their programme — 2027 Classroom
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