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Economics & Finance with a Foundation Year BSc (Hons)

Swansea University

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Bay Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

The Foundation Year is an excellent pathway to gaining the required knowledge and skills in economics and finance, before joining Year 1 students of the BSc Economics and Finance degree within the School of Social Sciences.Blending core elements of economics and finance, this degree provides a comprehensive understanding of modern economics and its application within the financial industry. The chance to concentrate on specialist areas such as corporate finance will develop your appreciation of the relationship between economic analysis and financial operations.Economics at Swansea is ranked:Top 16 in the UK for Teaching Satisfaction (Guardian University Guide 2024)17th in the UK for Student Voice (NSS 2023) Top 20 in the UK for Teaching Quality (Times Good University Guide 2024)Based on the average positivity score across questions 22 to 25 in the NSS 2023 compared against 81 universities as featured in the Times Good University Guide.Swansea University's Economics department offers students an excellent learning experience, driven by a world-class academic team. With a key focus on preparing you for a successful career on graduation, the department has an Employability Team, who are on hand throughout the year to help you realise your potential and achieve your goals. You will have unlimited access to expert advice and support in relation to placement opportunities, internships, work experience, job application processes, interview techniques and much more.

Application deadline

29 January

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University information

Swansea University

Swansea University

Swansea University

  • University League Table

    37th

  • Campus address

    Swansea University, Singleton Park, Swansea, Swansea, SA2 8PP, Wales

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Swansea offers an outstanding study experience across two beachside campuses, with a community of 4,800+ undergraduates and postgraduates from 100+ countries.
Swansea's dedicated international recruitment, admissions and student support teams will help to guide you from application to arrival and beyond.
Ranked 37th in the UK (Complete University Guide 2025), Swansea University offers an exceptional education combined with an unforgettable student experience.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Accounting & Finance

    31st out of 103

    39th out of 79 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    128 56%

    38th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    72.0 72%

    33rd

    6

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.15 79%

    50th

    12

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    118 52%

    48th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    80.0 80%

    38th

    4

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.18 80%

    17th

    10

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