Economics with foundation year

The foundation year of this Coventry University degree will be delivered from our CU Coventry campus. Course delivery from year 1 of the degree onwards will be from Coventry University campus.

Shape the future with our industry-focused economics degree. It combines practical, industry-relevant insights and analytical skills, preparing graduates for high-impact careers in policy, finance or corporate strategy.

Foundation year
The foundation year aims to provide a credible broad-based preparatory course that will equip you with the necessary skills and competencies to study at degree level.

Degree
* This course is designed for students eager to understand how economics shapes policy, markets and financial systems.


* Learn economic theory, data analysis, international trade, digital economics, behavioural economics and health economics.


* Gain core expertise in microeconomics, macroeconomics, contemporary topics in economics, public economics, policy analysis and quantitative methods.


* Apply theory to real-world challenges in business, international trade and policy.


* Develop critical thinking and analytical skills sought by top employers.


* Hone industry-relevant skills through economics games, specialist econometrics training and research support in our Economics Lab.4


Why study this course
* Tailor your studies as our wide range of economics and finance degrees share a common first year and aim to offer you opportunities to achieve a thorough grounding in economic and financial concepts and principles.


* Explore both microeconomics and macroeconomics with extensive exposure to how national economies, businesses and other organisations operate in a global context. Learn alternative schools of economic thoughts and contrast heterodox approaches with the orthodox mainstream of economic theory.


* Build industry insight, learn from experienced staff and hear from industry professionals who, in the past, have included speakers from HM Treasury, Lloyds Bank, Barclays and the European Commission. (Staff may be subject to change).


* Develop practical skills in our Bloomberg Trading Floor featuring 42 dual screen Bloomberg terminals (subject to availability).


* Access maths and statistics support via our sigma centre through drop-in sessions and bookable appointments with experienced tutors.


See our website for further details.

Coventry University, part of Coventry University Group, is a modern, globally connected university with a mission to create better futures. Founded in 1843 through innovation and enterprise, they continue to work closely with industry to equip their graduates with the real-world skills and creative thinking they need to make a difference.

Coventry is also a Top 5 Student City in England (QS Best Student Cities Index 2026), and they guarantee accommodation if you apply through Clearing. With campuses across Coventry, London, Scarborough, Dagenham, and Greenwich, you can choose to study where it suits you best.

They're rated overall Gold in TEF 2023, recognising the quality of their teaching and student experience. From academic and wellbeing support to their Phoenix+ programme of employability activities and dedicated Success Coaches, they’re with you every step of the way.