Economics, Finance and Banking with Foundation Year BSc Econ
Course Overview - Economics, Finance and Banking with Foundation Year BSc Econ
Overview
Economics is the study of how societies produce, distribute, and consume goods and services. Finance examines financial systems and how money moves around, including banks, loans and investments.
This BSc Economics, Finance and Banking with Foundation Year degree equips you to be a finance professional and prepare for a job in the well-paid and fast-moving sectors of banking, finance and risk management with this. Youll learn core economic theory using real, topical data from organisations such as HSBC, Barclays, the Bank of England and th...
<strong>Overview</strong><br/><br/>Economics is the study of how societies produce, distribute, and consume goods and services. Finance examines financial systems and how money moves around, including banks, loans and investments.<br/><br/>This BSc Economics, Finance and Banking with Foundation Year degree equips you to be a finance professional and prepare for a job in the well-paid and fast-moving sectors of banking, finance and risk management with this. Youll learn core economic theory using real, topical data from organisations such as HSBC, Barclays, the Bank of England and the UK Governments annual budget.<br/><br/>In your foundation year, youll develop the knowledge you need to move on to the first year of BA (Hons) Digital Marketing. It will bridge the gap to uni, with the knowledge and academic skills youll need to start.<br/><br/>You can apply this knowledge during an optional paid placement year after your second or third year. Previous students have worked at places like Lloyds Bank, Santander and BMW.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
LN12
Institution Code
P80
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Scottish Higher
Not Accepted
Access to HE Diploma
Pass the Access to HE Diploma.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32 UCAS tariff points to include a Higher Level subject.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
PPP
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
32 points to include a Higher Level subject.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
2 GCSEs at Grade E/2 or above to include English and Maths.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Scottish Advanced Higher
32 tariff points.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Cambridge Pre-U to include a Principal Subject at M3.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
32 points to include a Higher Level subject.
A level
32 tariff points at A level.
T Level
Pass (D or E)
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
32 points from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate including 1 A level, plus the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate.
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