Overview

The Economics and Finance with International Foundation Year - September Entry programme offered by the University of Reading is designed for international students. If you want to study economics and finance at a British university but don’t have the correct qualifications, our four-year BSc Economics and Finance with International Foundation Year programme enables you to undertake an undergraduate economics and finance degree.

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Established for more than 50 years.

100% of our research impact has been classed ‘outstanding’ or ‘very considerable’ (REF 2021, combining 4* and 3* submissions – Business and Management Studies, and Anthropology and Development Studies).

Ranked among the top 200 universities in the world for Economics (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023).

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Macroeconomics

Microeconomics

Quantitative methods in economics and business

Quantitative techniques for business and finance

Mathematics for economics

Securities and markets

Finance/trading simulation

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00

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Please be aware that some of our courses may be full after the January UCAS deadline, so we recommend early applications where possible.

Language

English

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88

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PTE Academic

69

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Reading, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Economics Finance View 739 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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125

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88

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69

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

International Baccalaureate

24 points from the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme or International Baccalaureate Certificate.
GCSE

Grades 9–4 (A*–C) in five subjects, or equivalent qualifications

IELTS

A minimum overall score of 5.5 in IELTS, with no component below 5.5.

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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

26850 GBP / year

≈ 26850 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

10050 GBP / year

≈ 10050 GBP / year

Additional Details

£23,850 Foundation year

Living costs

Reading

United Kingdom

903 - 1382 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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Programme Structure

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Duration

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Credits

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Disciplines

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Additional Details

Living costs

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