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Economics with Integrated Foundation Year (September start)

  • Bachelor of Science in Economics (with Honours)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-Time
  • 14 September 2027
  • Undergraduate
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Queen Mary, University of London
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Course summary

Economics is all about untangling how the world works – and how to make it a better place.

Are you curious about worldwide current affairs – climate change, inequality, struggling healthcare system, and the ageing population? Join us to use economic insights to create solutions that support communities worldwide.

Our degree aligns with what you experience in the real world. . Explore everything from inflation and unemployment to the behaviour and motivations of individuals and companies. You’ll learn from a dynamic teaching team that actively shapes policies and influences public debate through cutting-edge research.

Situated close to London’s bustling financial hubs – the City and Canary Wharf – we regularly welcome guest lecturers to our campus to discuss contemporary subjects like digital currencies, payment trends, and beyond, sharing expertise and insights.

This degree offers professional training in economics, providing an excellent basis for employment in the private or state sector or for further academic study.

Shape your future

We’ll help you master the quantitative techniques you need to investigate relationships between economic variables. Throughout your studies, you’ll have access to our Bloomberg trading room. Here you’ll use the same economic and financial data used by practitioners in industry.

Modules

Course Modules

YEAR 1

Economics and Finance in Action
Foundations of Finance
Macroeconomics 1
Mathematical Methods in Economics and Finance
Microeconomics 1
Personal and Career Development Plan 1
Principles of Economics
Statistical Methods in Economics
World Economy

Please note that all modules are subject to change.

Assessment method

Assessment typically includes a combination of coursework (presentations, assignments, essay report writing, in-class tests, research and project work) and/or examinations in January and May/June.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • British Council

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • Bachelor of Science in Economics (with Honours) • Full-Time • Integrated foundation year • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 14 September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

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:
L10F
Institution code:
Q50
Campus name:
Main Site
Points of Entry:
Foundation

Queen Mary University of London 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
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:
L10F
Institution code:
Q50
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

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

A level
Not accepted

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Not accepted

Access to HE Diploma
Not accepted

This programme combines a Bachelor degree with a bespoke foundation year, providing you with a smooth pathway as an international or EU student whose prior education or English language proficiency does not enable you to apply directly for a Bachelor degree.

This programme is designed for students who have completed a good high school education that consists of at least 12 years study. For full country specific entry requirements and qualification equivalencies visit: qmul.ac.uk/international/countries

This programme is available to overseas students only, and any home fee paying students will be considered for the relevant 3 or 4 year Bachelor without an integrated foundation year if eligible.

Applicants who have taken a previous foundation programme will not be considered for the Integrated Foundation level course.

Please contact the Admissions team if you are unsure about eligibility.

English language requirements

All applicants to Queen Mary must show they meet a minimum academic English language standard for admission and to be successful on the course. Please refer to the website below for details on our English Language requirements by course and acceptable alternative qualifications. You will also find important information regarding UKVI's English requirements if you are applying as an international student and will require a Student Visa to enter the UK.https://www.qmul.ac.uk/international-students/englishlanguagerequirements/undergraduate-and-postgraduate-programmes/

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.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland£10050*

* 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

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

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