Overview

Throughout the Economics and Politics with Integrated Foundation Year (Hons) BSc degree from Queen Mary University of London during the first two years you’ll combine insights and perspectives from economic and political theory to explore social issues such as globalisation, racism, and political violence. Looking at the economy as a whole is a central part of this course, but you’ll analyse the behaviour and motivations of individuals and companies too.

Integrated foundation year

International students can apply for our Economics and Politics with Integrated Foundation Year (Hons) degree at Queen Mary University of London.

The foundation year, taught on campus by Queen Mary lecturers, prepares you for the rest of the programme and can be started in either September or January.

Career opportunities:

Graduates move into government, policy, research or campaigning roles or into the commercial world, including large financial companies and professional services firms.

Recent Economics and Politics graduates have been hired by

HM Treasury
International SOS
PwC
Royal Bank of Canada
Thomson Reuters.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Background to British Politics

Macroeconomics

Mathematical Methods in Economics and Finance

Microeconomics

Personal and Career Development Plan

Principles of Economics

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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

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

71

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Economics Political Science View 729 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

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

71

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

This programme combines a three-year degree with a bespoke foundation year, providing you with a smooth pathway as an international or EU student whose prior education or English language proficiency does not enable you to apply directly for a three-year degree.

This programme is designed for students who have completed a good high school education that consists of at least 12 years study.

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

29450 GBP / year

≈ 29450 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 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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Integrated foundation year

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