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Economics with Foundation Year

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-Time
  • September 2027
  • Undergraduate
Hendon Campus
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Course summary

Course Summary
The Economics BSc Honours with Foundation Year at Middlesex University is a tailored programme for students who need additional academic preparation before embarking on their degree journey. This pathway ensures you develop key skills, such as critical thinking, data analysis, and communication, alongside foundational knowledge in economics and business. Upon progressing to the degree, you'll explore topics like financial markets, econometrics, and behavioural economics, preparing you for a career in finance, government, or business.

Why Study This Course at Middlesex?
Choosing this course at Middlesex means benefiting from our 145 years of excellence in delivering professional and creative education. The foundation year offers a supportive learning environment where expert tutors guide you through essential economic and academic concepts. Our strong industry connections provide opportunities for placements and internships, while our advisory board of economists and industry professionals ensures the curriculum is aligned with real-world demands. With cutting-edge resources and a focus on applying economic theory to practical business contexts, Middlesex sets you on a path to success.

What You Will Gain
You’ll graduate with a strong understanding of economics, underpinned by analytical and decision-making skills that are highly sought after by employers. The course equips you to interpret and apply data, think strategically, and communicate effectively. You'll gain proficiency in statistical software like Excel and Stata and learn to produce professional business reports. The foundation year sets the stage for your degree and beyond, enabling you to confidently tackle advanced economic theories and practical challenges in industries like finance, government, and the voluntary sector.

Modules
For more details about this programme, please visit the course page: https://www.mdx.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/foundation-year-in-economics/

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Hendon Campus

Study options

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 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:
N6FY
Institution code:
M80
Campus name:
Hendon Campus
Points of Entry:
Foundation

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How to apply

This course has limited vacancies, and is no longer accepting applications from some students. See the list below for where you normally live, to check if you're eligible to apply.
  • Republic of Ireland
  • International
  • EU
  • United Kingdom

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:
N6FY
Institution code:
M80
Campus name:
Hendon Campus

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
DE-CC

UCAS Tariff
40-64

Access to HE Diploma
Pass: 45

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE English and Maths at C/4 or above

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MPP-MPP

Entry requirements listed are accurate at the time of publishing and vary between programmes. Please check your chosen course page for specific entry requirements. Depending on your chosen course, we also consider a combination of qualifications. The latest entry requirements can be found on the course page: https://www.mdx.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/foundation-year-in-economics/

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6With a minimum of 5.5 in each component
TOEFL (iBT)72With at least 17 in listening & writing, 20 in speaking and 18 in reading
PTE Academic51With at least 51 in all components

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, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland£10050
EU & International£18300

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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