About this course
Lancaster University offers BSc (Hons) Business Economics as a 3-year undergraduate Bachelor Degree with Honours programme in Economics. Based in Lancaster, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £25,450 per year. English-language entry requires IELTS 6.5 overall or TOEFL iBT 87. Intakes run across 2 windows (Michaelmas (October), 2026 and September, 2026).
Scholarships are available to international applicants. The programme includes an industry internship element.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
We normally require these grades: A levels - AAB; Access to HE Diploma - 36 Level 3 credits at Distinction plus 9 Level 3 credits at Merit; Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wale - We accept the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in place of one A level, or equivalent qualification, as long as any subject requirements are met; BTEC Extended Diploma - DDD; BTEC in combination with A levels - A level at grade B plus BTEC(s) at DD, or A levels at grade AB plus BTEC at D; International Baccalaureate - 35 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects; Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers - We are happy to admit applicants on the basis of five Highers, but where we require a specific subject at A level, we will typically require an Advanced Higher in that subject. If you do not meet the grade requirement through Highers alone, we will consider a combination of Highers and Advanced Highers in separate subjects; GCSE requirements - Mathematics grade 6/B, English Language grade 4/C
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Michaelmas (October), 2026
- ▸September, 2026
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
