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- Economics and Finance with Foundation Year
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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
Stag Hill
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
28-SEP-26
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
A foundation year can develop your skills and make it easier to get started at university. It is an extra year of study at the start of your course that leads in to a full degree programme. It’s a great option if:You don’t have the grades for a full degree courseYou have non-traditional qualifications or experienceYou’re starting university after some time away from educationYou’re looking for more support during the transition into university study.During a foundation year you’ll learn about your chosen subject, develop your study skills and get used to university life. On successful completion of your foundation year, you’ll be ready to progress to the first year of your degree course.As a foundation year student, you’ll be a full student of the University and part of our community. You’ll have access to all our campus facilities and support.
Why choose this course- Together with a grounding in core economics topics, you will study the advanced financial decision making, theory of financial markets, and the practice of risk management, to prepare you for your future career.- Take the opportunity to get industry-ready with our award-winning Professional Training placements.- On this bachelor Economics and Finance degree, you will build key communication, leadership and employability skills which will prepare you to enter economic or finance roles and/or undertake further study in the areas of business and finance.- You will develop your analytic abilities to train you as a skilled economist so that you can succeed in today's global financial economics job market.- All our Economics degrees are accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), fast-tracking your career by giving you exemption from some professional examinations.- Our teaching is at the forefront of the field and is influenced by finance questions brought to classrooms by research active academics. Many of our academic staff are advisers to governments and world-renowned organisations.
What you will studyApplication deadline
14/01/2026
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