Economics with Foundation Year Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Economics with Foundation Year Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Prepare for success as a financial analyst, consultant, policymaker, or entrepreneur with our modern economics course. Our foundation year will help to build your skills, knowledge and confidence ready to take on the full BSc (Hons) degree.
Outstanding student satisfaction\
Ranked top-ten nationally in multiple areas of student experience, including engaging teaching, fair assessment and mental health support (National Student Survey 2024\*).
Gain hands-on experience with industry tools\
Train on cutting-edge platforms like...
Prepare for success as a financial analyst, consultant, policymaker, or entrepreneur with our modern economics course. Our foundation year will help to build your skills, knowledge and confidence ready to take on the full BSc (Hons) degree.
Outstanding student satisfaction\
Ranked top-ten nationally in multiple areas of student experience, including engaging teaching, fair assessment and mental health support (National Student Survey 2024\*).
Gain hands-on experience with industry tools\
Train on cutting-edge platforms like Bloomberg and DataStream, so you can step into your career with practical skills that finance employers value from day one.
Flexible and personalised study\
Tailor your degree to match your interests and career goals with diverse electives and the option to specialise in financial economics – whether you're aiming for a future in international trade, finance, or broader economic fields.
This course is for you if...
* you want to understand how the world operates economically and explore related issues
* you enjoy challenges, solving complex problems and making sense of data
* you like working with professional finance resources
* you are aiming for an exciting career in finance, consultancy and beyond.
Plymouth is a founding member of the Defence Universities Alliance, a collaboration between the Ministry of Defence, the UK Armed Forces and the higher education sector, helping equip you with specialist, in-demand skills.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-21
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A52-C34
Institution Code
P60
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
A level
32 points or above from a minimum of 2 A Levels.
T Level
Pass (D or E on the core). Any subject considered.
UCAS Tariff
from a minimum of 2 A Levels
Scottish Higher
32 points from Scottish Highers or Advanced Highers in any subject
Access to HE Diploma
Pass Access Course (any subject) plus GCSE English and Maths grade C / 4 or above or equivalent
Extended Project
Accept in combination with other level 3 qualifications
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
in any subjects.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
in any subject.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
32 points or above from Irish Leaving certificate.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
Any subject considered.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications
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