Economics (with Foundation Year)

Bournemouth University
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time including foundation year 4 Years Accounting and financeEconomics

UCAS Points

48 - 72 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£25,000

About this course

This course is delivered by the AACSB-accredited Business School, an accreditation attained by fewer than 5% of business schools worldwide. It recognises our focus on excellence in all areas.

Why study BSc (Hons) Economics (with Foundation Year) at BU?

  • Learn from expert specialist lecturers, and professors in the Business School, who actively lead research that is applied and discussed in lectures

  • Gain critical industry-relevant skills and competencies, such as statistics, econometrics, and applied research, to enhance your employability in public and private organisations

  • Grow your professional network and increase your employability by undertaking an optional 30-week placement with our partners in Accounting, Finance & Economics businesses

  • Take opportunities to study abroad at one of our international partner institutions

  • Study Economics at BU and venture into one of the most well-paid professions, second only to medicine (source IFS-BBC)

  • Our graduates work as economic and financial or data analysts, accountants, and executives for companies such as Adidas UK Ltd, Apple, BMW Financial Services and British Airways - and 94% of our graduates are in employment or further study 15 months after graduation (Source DiscoverUni 2023).

    This is the foundation year option for students who do not meet the entry requirements for the degree course. This additional year of study will give you a grounding in the general business and management skills required for an Economics degree, building your confidence, knowledge and skills for further study. After successful completion of the foundation year, you will progress to the full degree.

    • Entry Requirements

    UCAS Tariff Points 48 - 72 points

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time including foundation year Shown above

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Poole

    Avg. Salary: £25,000

    Sandwich including foundation year

    Duration: 5 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Poole

    Avg. Salary: £25,000

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2431 Management consultants and business analysts
    4124 Finance officers
    3534 Financial accounts managers
    2421 Chartered and certified accountants
    2433 Actuaries, economists and statisticians
    3531 Brokers

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    UCAS Points

    104 - 120 points

    Avg. Salary

    £25,500

    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
    Poole
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Accounting and finance, Economics
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £25,000

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    Bournemouth University

    Poole

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