Undergraduate

Economics and Finance with a Foundation Year

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Overview

Economics and Finance with a Foundation Year is offered widely in the UK, so the useful comparison is between departments rather than between countries. It is a three year undergraduate degree, with the specialism widening as you move through the years.

Teaching in Economics is assessed through coursework and group work more than examinations, and most departments run a consultancy or company project in the final stage. We currently work with 2 universities on this course across 2 cities.

The lowest English requirement we hold on this course is IELTS 6.0, and departments asking more than that usually expect a stronger academic record too.

Applications open around a year ahead of the intake. Getting the documents together early is what keeps the September date realistic.

Entry requirements

English
IELTS 6.0 level requirementThis is the English requirement the university publishes for study at this level, not one printed for this course. Most departments ask for exactly this and some ask for more, so it tells you what to aim at rather than what you will be asked for. Send us the course and we will confirm the requirement it actually sets, including any minimum in each paper.

Careers opportunities

One of the strongest signalling degrees for finance, consulting and government, and the mathematical content is what recruiters read it for. Applicants aiming at economist posts should check the course has enough econometrics.

Roles graduates go into

  • Economist
  • Economic consultant
  • Data or research analyst
  • Policy adviser
  • Investment or research analyst
  • Actuarial or risk analyst

Where they work

  • Government departments and the Bank of England
  • Economic consultancies
  • Banks and asset managers
  • Regulators and competition authorities
  • Think tanks and international organisations
After the course

A master's in economics is close to mandatory for the Government Economic Service and for most economist job titles.

Fees and funding

Where you can study it

2 universities run this course

Entry terms differ between departments. An adviser will tell you which of these you are a realistic candidate for.

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Swansea University WIN Education Recruitment Partner Swansea 6.0 level requirementThis is the English requirement the university publishes for study at this level, not one printed for this course. Most departments ask for exactly this and some ask for more, so it tells you what to aim at rather than what you will be asked for. Send us the course and we will confirm the requirement it actually sets, including any minimum in each paper. 4 years Enquire now
University of Kent WIN Education Recruitment Partner Canterbury 6.0 level requirementThis is the English requirement the university publishes for study at this level, not one printed for this course. Most departments ask for exactly this and some ask for more, so it tells you what to aim at rather than what you will be asked for. Send us the course and we will confirm the requirement it actually sets, including any minimum in each paper. 4 years Enquire now

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Where you will study

Swansea University

We work with one other university in Swansea, so settling on the place still leaves a choice inside it.

The region
Wales
Universities we list in Swansea
2 this one among them
Courses there, all told
467 across every university we list in it
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