Economics with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Economics with Foundation Year 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 oconfidence 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*).
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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 oconfidence ready to take on the full BSc (Hons) degree.<br/><br/><strong>Outstanding student satisfaction</strong><br/>Ranked top-ten nationally in multiple areas of student experience, including engaging teaching, fair assessment and mental health support (National Student Survey 2024*).<br/><br/><strong>Gain hands-on experience with industry tools</strong> <br/>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. <br/><br/><strong>Flexible and personalised study</strong><br/>Tailor your degree to match your interests and career goals with diverse electives and the option to specialise in financial economics – whether youre aiming for a future in international trade, finance, or broader economic fields.<br/><br/><strong>This course is for you if...</strong><br/>- you want to understand how the world operates economically and explore related issues<br/><br/><br/>- you enjoy challenges, solving complex problems and making sense of data<br/><br/><br/>- you like working with professional finance resources<br/><br/><br/>- you are aiming for an exciting career in finance, consultancy and beyond<br/>
Course Information
2 options available
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
5 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
L105
Institution Code
P60
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
32
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
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
24
in any subjects.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
PPP
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
PPP
Any subject considered.
Extended Project
Accept in combination with other level 3 qualifications
A level
32 points or above from a minimum of 2 A Levels.
T Level
P
Pass (D or E on the core). Any subject considered.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
C
This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
C
This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications
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