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Economics with Foundation Year
- BA (Hons)
- 4 Years
- Full-time
- 09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
Course summary
BA (Hons) Economics with Foundation Year
This degree offers you the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence before you advance to stage one of your honours degree.
Why choose this course?
Specialise in applied economics and gain a qualification which sets you apart. This course combines a solid grounding in economic theory with business and leadership skills. You’ll handle economic data, undertake research and tackle real-world business challenges.
Is this course for you?
Including a foundation year as part of your four-year study programme will give you a head start in your academic and professional life. The foundation year offers the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence – with extensive support from our expert staff – before you advance to stage one of your honours degree. It could also be beneficial if you are planning a career change and want to get to grips with aspects of subjects which are new to you. Our degrees with a foundation year are continuous, meaning that you won’t need to apply again once you have successfully completed the first year.
How you will learn
From creating investment portfolios to taking part in business conference debates, you’ll thrive on dynamic learning experiences. In our Bloomberg Financial Markets Lab you’ll gain insights into trading floor activities and financial market analysis, drawing on up-to-the-minute financial data.
Opportunities and experiences
You could work on consultancy projects for businesses, take an optional placement year or summer internship, and hear about latest developments in the city from high-profile speakers. There’s the chance to achieve the Bloomberg Market Concepts Certificate too.
Professionally accredited
This course is accredited by leading professional bodies the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), meaning the course is mapped against the skills employers are looking for and provides you with additional awards and/or exemptions towards professional body memberships.
Careers and employability
If you aspire to a high-paying career, economics is among the top ten subjects to take. Our focus on practical economic analysis can lead to roles not only in international business, consultancy and finance but also in settings like government departments and development agencies.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- BA (Hons) • Full-time • 4 Years
Start dates
- 09/2026
Apply by
14 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- L347
- Institution code:
- D39
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Foundation
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Derby has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
14 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- L347
- Institution code:
- D39
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 72 points
We encourage you to outline all your qualifications and achievements in your application to provide us a full picture. Your offer will typically be based on your predicted and/or achieved grades from full level 3 qualifications or above e.g. A levels, BTEC Ext Diploma, Access to HE, etc. Any subject specifics are outlined below in the Further Information section, and these specifics are applicable across all equivalent qualifications. A strong application/performance and appropriate experience will be taken into account where typical criteria is not met.
A level - DDD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMP
Access to HE Diploma - D: 0 credits M: 30 credits P: 15 credits
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however if you don't have these qualifications you will be able to undertake Maths and English at L2 as part of your course of study.
T Level - P
English language requirements
IELTS overall score at a minimum of 6.0; with at least IELTS 5.5 in each band (Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing) or another Secure English Language Test(SELT)at CEFR level B2 or above
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
We have excluded the Grades on Entry data for this course. We may operate some flexibility with entry grades to support widening participation, though most of the students that enrol on this course achieve the published entry tariff or above. Applicants who achieve grades below the published tariff may be offered an alternative course or a 4-year route if there is one available. For further information please contact askadmissions@derby.ac.uk.
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| EU | £16900* | Year 1 |
| International | £16900* | Year 1 |
| England | £5760* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £5760* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £5760* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £5760* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £5760* | Year 1 |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
The quoted fee is an indicative fee based on last year’s fees, as the fees for the 2026 term not yet been confirmed.
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