Economics (with Foundation Year) Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

With an integrated foundation year, this course gives you the time and support to build your confidence before moving on to degree-level study.

You’ll develop a strong grounding in the key ideas behind modern economics, while building the academic, numerical and digital skills you’ll need for the rest of your course. From there, you’ll explore how economics shapes the decisions made by businesses, governments and individuals — and how those decisions play out in the real world.

You’ll put theory into practice, analyse global markets in our Bloomberg Business Lab, and build the judgement to make sharper business and policy decisions. Whether you want to work in finance, government, consultancy or a wider business role, this course gives you the knowledge, confidence and practical experience to get started.

Why choose Economics with Foundation Year at NTU

* Top 10 in the UK for Economics teaching quality — The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026.

* Triple crown accredited business school — Nottingham Business School is part of the 1% of business schools worldwide to hold EQUIS, AMBA and AACSB accreditation.

* Work with Bloomberg terminals — use our Business Lab to access industry-standard software and live financial market data from around the world.

* Professional membership built in — you’ll be enrolled with the Society of Professional Economists, the UK’s leading body for economists in finance, industry, government and consultancy.