BSc (Hons) Economics with Foundation Year

By University of East London

Description

This extended course is perfect if you want a degree in Economics but you don’t have the standard entry requirements. We prepare you for your degree during the Foundation year, bringing you up to speed with academic skills and a firm grounding in the subject. You can then go on to study the full undergraduate degree. Our BSc Economics equips you with the right skills to tackle the different challenges you’ll face in the ever-changing business world.

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Entry Requirements

From Level 3 BTEC(112 New UCAS Points) or Minimal 12 Classes Certificate or Baccalaureate Diploma and English Certificate equivalent IELTS 5.5 or Functional Skills English Level 2 or minimal 8 at English Baccalaureate Test(if you have English as one of the subjects) or English Linguistic Competencies with B2 on: Writing, Speaking, Reading, Listening. If you don't have any English certificate, you can apply and we can advise you how you can achieve it or you can have an internal English Test at the University. If you are not sure apply and we will design for you a path to achieve it.

Entry Required Documents

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Personal Statement

A personal statement is an essay that the student must write to apply to study at the university. Its purpose is to summarise your skills and experience and help you gain a place at your desired course. It must include the name of the university and the name of the course. You have to mention why are you applying to this particular university and what do you hope to achieve after the course, career wise. A well written personal statement will help you stand out in the crowd and secure you a place at your dream university. You can follow a specific guide to answer to some expected questions, however, you must not mention them in the essay. Have a clear, cursive structure and write a minimum of 500 words.

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Qualification

For the students who want to apply for Foundation Year, they can apply with 12 Classes Certificate, for EU students. For UK qualification from Level 3 BTEC(112 New UCAS Points). If you are not sure apply and we will design for you a path to achieve it because for mature students we have 'New Beginnings' Programmes or other funded alternative courses.

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Copy of ID (National ID or Passport)

You need to upload one of these documents

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Copy of Transcript of Results

This can be avoided in certain situations. One of our operators will call you to find out if it is mandatory or not.

Assessment Methods

  • English Writing Test

Modules

Foundation Year
  • Academic Literacy and Research Skills (core)
  • Academic Study Skills (core)
  • Developing Employability Skills (core)
  • Developing Key Numeracy Skills (core)
  • International Business and Global Markets (option)
  • Introduction to Business and Enterprise (option)
Year 1
  • Fundamentals of Financial Services (Core)
  • Introduction to Data Analytics (Core)
  • Keystone: Research Methods for Business Students (Core)
  • Principles of Economics (Core)
Year 2
  • Corporate Financial Management and Governance (Core)
  • Financial Economics (Core)
  • Globalisation and International Trade (Core)
  • Intermediate Macroeconomics (Core)
  • Intermediate Microeconomics (Core)
  • International Finance (Core)
  • Introduction to Econometrics (Core)
  • Professional Skills (work-based learning) (Core)
Year 3
  • Applied Econometrics with Introduction to Programming
  • Applied Economics Project
  • Behavioural Economics
  • Corporate Social Responsibility and Ethics
  • International Political Economy
  • Mental Wealth 3: Global Enterprise and Consultancy Practice

Your career

This course provides an excellent pathway for a career as an economist in financial institutions and banking, business management, consulting, commerce, the public sector and voluntary organisations. Economists are in high demand in both the private and public sector. They can be skilled managers, researchers, analysts and strategists. Graduates may also progress on to postgraduate study. Some of our graduates have gone on to work for Nomura, IAG Cargo, Macquarie, HSBC, Barclays, Wells Fargo and Metro Bank. Those that have gone on to postgraduate studies secured admission into UCL, LSE, and Queen Mary.

Tuition Fee
£ 9250
Financing available
Government funding
Course type
Full time
Part time
Subject area
Business Management
Programme
Fundation course
Level
Level 6
Duration
4 Years