Overview

Our foundation year will help to build your skills, knowledge and oconfidence ready to take on the full (Hons) Economics with Foundation Year programme from University of Plymouth .

Key facts

Study a dynamic and career-focused course designed to equip you with the analytical skills and practical experience needed to thrive as a professional economist.

With a strong emphasis on real-world application, our modules integrate theory with evidence-based analysis, supported by opportunities such as field trips, placement years, and micro-credentialing. You’ll benefit from flexible study pathways, including a financial economics specialisation, and a wide range of contemporary electives tailored to your interests.

Our inclusive learning community is backed by outstanding student satisfaction, top-ranked IT facilities including the Bloomberg Interactive Learning Suite, and national recognition for engaging teaching, fair assessment, and mental health support.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

The World of Economics and Finance

Global Business

Business Research Project

Economics in Society

Microeconomics and Macroeconomics

Business Data, Decisions and Behaviour

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

76

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Plymouth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Economics View 735 other Bachelors in Economics in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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105

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TOEFL^® IBT

76

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59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

UCAS tariff

32+

18 Unit BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma

PPP-MMP in any subject.

BTEC National Diploma modules

If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC.

International Baccalaureate: 24-25 overall to include 4 at any subject at Higher Level. English and Maths accepted within: Higher Level = 4, Standard Level = 5.

Pass access course (any subject) plus GCSE English and Maths grade C / 4 or above or equivalent.

New Irish Highers: From 2017 32-80 points.

City and Guilds Level 3: We will accept with a minimum of Merit overall alongside a good GCSE profile, including English and Maths grade C / 4.

GCSE’s or equivalent: Maths and English at Grade C/4 or City and Guilds; Key Skills Level 2 will be considered on an individual basis.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18150 GBP / year

≈ 18150 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

5760 GBP / year

≈ 5760 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part time (Home) £480

Part time fees shown are per 10 credits

Living costs

Plymouth

United Kingdom

731 - 1387 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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