Aberystwyth University Open Day - July 4 2026
4 Jul 2026, 08:00
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BSc Business Economics with Foundation Year covers a wide range of issues that impact on everyday life including the creation of employment, inflationary pressures, international trade issues, the process of business competition, innovation and growth, the development of third world countries, the protection of natural resources and government policy-making, then this might be the degree for you.
On successful completion of this degree, you will have an informed and coherent understanding of economics, alongside the confidence and professional skills to apply both microeconomics and macroeconomics in context, to the real world.
The integrated foundation year - designed for prospective students who do not have a sufficient or relevant academic background - is the perfect option to access this highly-sort scheme. In the Foundation Year, you will learn about key concepts for Business Economics from an inter-disciplinary angle, giving you a unique experience and critical perspective to make the most of the full undergraduate degree.
Why study Business Economics at Aberystwyth?
Following the foundation year, the syllabus of this course is identical to its sister course [Business Economics, L113];
Become a student in a world-leading department for research and practice, where you will be taught by industry-leading lecturers who will assist you to gain an in-depth knowledge of economic principles;
Enhance your career opportunities through our partnerships with business, industry and commerce;
Be enriched by our visiting speakers who bring their professional experience to the classroom;
Become confident with the technical and quantitative aspects of Economics.
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Aberystwyth
Ceredigion
Wales
SY23 3FL
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