Overview

The Economics (with Foundation Year) (Hons) BA programme from UWE Bristol (University of the West of England) is for you if you’re interested in people’s and firms’ behaviours and their consequences, and keen to learn economic theory to address societal issues such as environmental crisis, unemployment, and financial instability.

Career opportunities

High demand for graduates with this degree means you’ll benefit from diverse career prospects and a competitive place in the jobs market.This course is an ideal launch pad for a career in government (for example the Government Economic Service), banking, finance, management, accountancy, marketing, corporate finance, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), charities, and postgraduate studies.

Previous graduates have secured roles as economists in the Government Economic Service, including the Treasury and the Home Office; in finance and banking for organisations such as Lloyds Banking Group, HSBC, and Goldman Sachs; and as economists and analysts across industry and the retail sector.

Accreditation

Currently seeking re-accreditation of this course by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA). This accreditation provides valuable exemptions from professional exams.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Economic Reasoning with Professional Development

Evolutions: Culture, Technology and Economic Progress

Histories and Schools of Economic Thought

Macroeconomics

Microeconomics.

Economic Research Skills with Professional Advancement

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bristol, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Economics Mathematics Finance View 660 other Bachelors in Finance 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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105

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tariff points: 112

Contextual tariff: See the contextual offers page.

GCSE: Grade C/4 in English and Mathematics, or equivalent.

A-level subjects: No specific subjects required.

EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: No specific subjects required.

For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page.

Access: No specific subjects required.

Baccalaureate IB: No specific subjects required.

Irish Highers: No specific subjects required.

T Levels: No specific subjects required.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17000 GBP / year

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5760 GBP / year

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Living costs

Bristol

United Kingdom

750 - 1260 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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Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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English requirements

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General requirements

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