Overview

Our 4-year Economics with Integrated Foundation Year (Hons) programme offered by the University of Birmingham Dubai includes core modules designed to support talented graduates in the region with the skills to aid and further employability.

Key Facts

Embrace endless possibilities at Dubai's dynamic economic hub. Discover the perfect balance of a broad-based degree and personalised mentorship in the heart of Dubai's thriving economy. Launch your dream career with boundless opportunities without ever having to leave the country. Join our exclusive cohort and immerse yourself in a vibrant community that fosters growth through tailored guidance from renowned economic experts.

You will be taught by economic experts in a research-active learning environment rated Gold standard by TEF.

You’ll gain the same globally respected qualification from Triple-Crown accredited Birmingham Business School, in Dubai.

Our diverse economics curriculum unlocks opportunities beyond the business realm. Join our alumni in roles at NGOs, UN, World Bank, and more!

Ministry accreditation opens exciting prospects in this booming UAE region.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied Economics and Statistics

Contemporary Economic Challenges

Mathematics for Economics

Professional and Academic Skills Development for Economists

The Global Economy

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

72

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PTE Academic

51

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Disciplines

Economics View 15 other Bachelors in Economics in United Arab Emirates

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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

TOEFL^® IBT

72

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PTE Academic

51

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IELTS

5.5

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General requirements

The Foundation Pathways are suitable if you've completed your high school education to a high standard and you'd normally require a foundation year before being eligible for first-year undergraduate entry to UK universities.

To study at the University, you must be able to demonstrate a good level of written and spoken English. Many applicants do this by submitting a recent IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE result, or by completing a Presessional English course.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

123506 AED / year

≈ 123506 AED / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

123506 AED / year

≈ 123506 AED / year

Additional Details

The above fee applies to the Foundation Year only. Subsequent year's annual tuition fee for the programme will be AED 128,695/year.

Living costs

Dubai

United Arab Emirates

5300 - 9200 AED / month

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

Funding

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Credits

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Disciplines

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English requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Dubai

Funding

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