Program Overview

BSc (Hons) Economics with integrated Foundation

Course Overview

The three-year BSc in Economics is designed for students who need additional preparation prior to undergraduate-level study. The first year of the program is intended to provide a foundation in both knowledge and academic skills for the more specialist subjects in years two and three.

Course Outline

The course explores various topics in economics, including macroeconomics, development economics, financial markets, microeconomic behavior, data science, econometrics, and energy economics. The program is designed to equip students with the quantitative and analytical skills to progress into economics-related jobs in finance, business, and consulting, as well as preparing them for master's level study.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades 4-9, including English and Maths, or their international equivalents. In addition, applicants must have one of the following qualifications or their international equivalents:

• A Levels with minimum grades of DD
• BTEC National Diploma with minimum grades of MPP
• Other Level 3 qualifications equivalent to at least 48 UCAS points

International applicants must also demonstrate their English language proficiency by achieving an IELTS score of 6 with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component, or another approved language test.

Teaching and Assessment

Teaching is carried out through a combination of lectures supported by seminars and tutorials. The assessment of individual modules within each course varies according to the subject. Assessment is usually by examination, assessed coursework, or a combination of the two.

After Your Course

Many graduates continue their studies with us at master's level or careers in banking and financial markets, corporate finance, economic consultancy, and think tanks.

Course Fees

The fees for this course are:

• UK students: £9,250 per year (total cost: £37,000)
• International students: £14,800 per year (total cost: £59,200)

Scholarships and Bursaries

We have bursaries and scholarships available for both home and international students at undergraduate and postgraduate level, and these are awarded based on location, merit, or financial need.

How to Apply

You can apply directly through our website by clicking the 'Apply Now' button. There are no application fees. You can apply until shortly before the course starts.