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Economics and Finance (with Foundation Year)
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
- 4 Years
- Full-Time
- 20 September 2027
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
- Awarded by:
- Bangor University (Prifysgol Bangor)
Course summary
This four-year course with an integrated foundation year leads to the same qualification as our three-year honours degree. It has been specifically designed for those wanting to undertake degree-level study but who may not meet the entry requirements or have traditional qualifications.
The additional foundation year helps you better prepare for degree-level study, giving you a taste of learning at this higher level. On successful completion, you will join Year 1 of the BSc (Hons) Economics and Finance programme.
Our Economics and Finance degree develops your knowledge of financial management and skills in logic, analysis, statistics and maths. You’ll gain in-depth knowledge of areas such as financial markets, investment and portfolio management, corporate finances, international economics and trade, behavioural finance, financial techniques and analysis, and economic modelling.
During the foundation year, you’ll develop essential academic and IT skills, such as writing, communication, presentation and how to use digital resources to support your studies and research assignments. You will get a taste of studying within a multidisciplinary School, working with foundation students from a range of other subjects, including accounting, management and marketing.
‘Placement Year’ and 'International Experience Year’ options are available for this course. You will have the opportunity to fully consider these options when you have started your course at Bangor and can make an application for a transfer onto such a pathway at the appropriate time. You can find more information about these options on our website and if you have any questions, please get in touch.
How to apply
This course has restrictions on who can apply.
This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.
Apply by
13 January 2027
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:
- L1NF
- Institution code:
- B06
- Campus name:
- Main Site
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
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Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A level
Including: AS-levels, General Studies
UCAS Tariff 48-96
We can accept combinations of level 3 qualifications.
Scottish Higher
Accepted.
Access to HE Diploma
Accepted.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Accepted.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Accepted.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Diplomas and Certificate are accepted.
We will also consider other BTEC qualifications in conjunction with other level 3 qualifications.
We are happy to accept combinations of the qualifications listed above, as well as alternative Level 3 qualifications such as: Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), City & Guilds Advanced Technical Diplomas, Cambridge Technical Certificates and Diplomas. We also welcome applications from mature learners and/or those with other qualifications are considered on individual merit
International Applicants
We are currently unable to accept applications from international students for this course.
If you are an international student your recommended route of study for this degree is through our International College. Successful completion of Year 0 of the equivalent International programme guarantees entry to Year 1 of the same Bangor University degree programme. Through this route, Year 0 is delivered at Bangor University International College (BUIC) located at the heart of our University Campus and run by our partner, Oxford International Education Group. For more information, visit: www.bangor.ac.uk/buic/
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.
Bangor University is committed to widening participation in Higher Education (HE) and accepts students from a broad range of backgrounds.
To support students into Higher Education, we use a number of indicators to identify students who may be at a disadvantage in their ability to access Higher Education, in order to provide additional support.
Our admissions process involves assessing the entire application to make an assessment based on your grades and individual circumstances.
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course 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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We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland | £9790* |
* 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
Tuition fees for the 2027/28 academic year are still being finalised for all courses.
For Home Students the full-time fee for the Foundation Year will be £5,760 (provisional) and then, the Full-time Fee will apply on progression to year 1 of the degree course or any linked degree course.
International students: We expect EU and Non-EU international fees to be confirmed in autumn 2026. More information on tuition fees and scholarships for International applicants can be found here: https://www.bangor.ac.uk/international/tuition
All fees stated may be subject to change. For the most up-to-date fees information please see our course pages.
Course contact details
Contact Bangor University
Email:admissions@bangor.ac.uk
Phone:01248 383717
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