Overview

The Economics with Foundation Year programme offered by University of Leicester offers a comprehensive and critical understanding of the ideas, concepts and issues central to economics, enabling you to better understand these issues and the world around you.

Key Facts

You will study the core areas of microeconomics and macroeconomics and the application of basic mathematical and statistical techniques to the solution of economic problems. By engaging with modern policy issues and economic analysis, you will develop analytical abilities and critical appraisal skills.

In the first year of this course you will be working towards passing a foundation year (year 0), which will enable automatic progression onto year one of BSc in Economics .

The course is run on the University of Leicester campus like any other, and you will be studying alongside other students who applied for, and slightly missed out on, a place on a course similar to yours.

You will be taught by our expert academic staff from across all areas of the School of Business. The course strongly emphasises the development of essential professional and personal skills, which are necessary throughout your studies and beyond.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Succeeding at University
Business Environment
Accounting Essentials
Skills for Your Successful Future

Extended Project
Maths for Economics and Finance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leicester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Economics View 741 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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120

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90

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4.5

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61

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A-levels: BCC. We may consider points equivalent from your best three A-levels.
GCSE: Grade B/5 in Maths and C/4 in English Language.
BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM
International Baccalaureate: Pass diploma with 26 points minimum, to include appropriate Maths and English content if not held at GCSE.
Access to HE: Pass diploma with 24 distinctions in a business-related subject.

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

20200 GBP / year

≈ 20200 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

10050 GBP / year

≈ 10050 GBP / year

Additional Details

Foundation year fees:

National: £5,760
International: £17,750

Living costs

Leicester

United Kingdom

751 - 1426 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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Key information

Duration

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Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

Leicester

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