Overview

On the Economics with Foundation Year (Honours) programme from Sheffield Hallam University you’ll build your decision-making skills by using real-time analysis of global market data. You’ll apply the most current economic theories to real-world challenges – using quantitative data, statistical tools and advanced econometric software. You’ll graduate with a comprehensive understanding of economics, finance, financial markets, and the far-reaching impacts of public policy.

If you don't meet the entry requirements for our BSc (Hons) course, or you’d like extra preparation before starting degree-level study, we recommend you join the foundation course – which has been designed to encourage exploration and experimentation.

Key facts

Gain a solid foundation in economics and evaluate the impact of economic policies.

Learn to analyse social issues such as inequality and environmental sustainability.

Develop analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills you can apply to the economy.

Enhance your professional communication and teamwork skills.

Gain work-ready experience with real-life projects and placements.

Careers and opportunities

This course prepares you for a career in:

Economics

Business Consultancy

Business Management

Financial Consultancy

Public services

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Accounting In Context

Economics, Finance And Investments

Going Global

Preparing For Success

Data Analysis For Economics And Business

Finance For Economics

Maths For Economics

Economic Analysis And Policy

Economics Of Risk And Return

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Economics View 736 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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79

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

UCAS points

64

This must include at least 32 points from one A level or equivalent BTEC National qualifications excluding general studies For example:

CC at A Level

MPP in BTEC Extended Diploma.

Pass overall from a T level qualification with D or E from core

A combination of qualifications, which may include AS levels and EPQ.

GCSE

English Language at grade C or 4 or equivalent

Maths at grade C or 4 or equivalent

ACCESS

Access to HE Diploma, with at least 45 level 3 credits.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18000 GBP / year

≈ 18000 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Living costs

Sheffield

United Kingdom

555 - 977 GBP / 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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Disciplines

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