Economics (with foundation year) BSc (Hons)

The foundation year of this Coventry University degree will be delivered from our CU Coventry campus. Course delivery from year 1 of the degree onwards will be from Coventry University campus.<br/><br/>This course aims to provide you with a solid grounding for a career path across the world of economics.<br/><br/>The foundation year seeks to provide the fundamental knowledge and skill set in a range of mathematical and business principles, as well as the theories and concepts involved in investment risk and professional ethics. Students who successfully complete their foundation year will then progress onto the Economics BSc (Hons) degree within Coventry University’s Business School.<br/><br/>The degree part of the course covers current real-world issues and aims to help you understand how economics impacts individuals, businesses, financial organisations, governments and wider society. An emphasis is placed on equipping you with the knowledge and skills required to tackle contemporary challenges facing governments and businesses. <br/><br/>**Key benefits of the degree**<br/>* Tailor your studies as our wide range of economics and finance degrees share a common first year and aim to offer you opportunities to achieve a thorough grounding in economic and financial concepts and principles.<br/><br/><br/>* Explore both microeconomics and macroeconomics with extensive exposure to how national economies, businesses and other organisations operate in a global context. Learn alternative schools of economic thoughts and contrast heterodox approaches with the orthodox mainstream of economic theory.<br/><br/><br/>* Build industry insight, learn from experienced staff and hear from industry professionals who, in the past, have included speakers from HM Treasury, Lloyds Bank, Barclays and the European Commission. (Staff may be subject to change).<br/><br/><br/>* Develop practical skills in our Bloomberg Trading Floor featuring 42 dual screen Bloomberg terminals (subject to availability).<br/><br/><br/>* Access maths and statistics support via our sigma centre through drop-in sessions and bookable appointments with experienced tutors.<br/><br/><br/>See our website for further details.

Coventry University are rated overall Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023, recognising the high quality of their teaching and student experience. They also offer strong academic and well-being support, including their Phoenix+ programme and dedicated Success Coaches. Coventry is ranked a Top 5 Student City in England (QS Best Student Cities Index 2025), and they guarantee accommodation if you apply through Clearing.<br/> <br/>Coventry University is a modern, globally connected university with a mission to create better futures. Founded in 1843 through innovation and enterprise, they've built strong industry links to equip you with the real-world skills and creative thinking, and the confidence to make a meaningful impact.

<br/><br/>With campuses in Coventry, London, Scarborough, Dagenham, and Greenwich, you can choose to study in the best location for you.