Economics & Finance with a Foundation Year
Swansea UniversityEconomics & Finance with a Foundation Year BSc (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at Swansea University, based in Swansea, taught full-time including foundation year over 4 years. 90% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey, and graduates earn £28,000 on average 15 months after finishing.
Student Satisfaction
90.07%
NSS · Office for Students
Avg. Graduate Salary
£28,000
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
About this course
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.
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.
Career Prospects
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
- Study Mode
- Full-time including foundation year
- Duration
- 4 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Swansea
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Accounting and finance, Economics, Finance
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £28,000
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ