BSc (Honours) in Economics with Psychology - Including Foundation Year in Colchester United Kingdom | University of Essex

The BSc Economics with Psychology (including foundation year) welcomes both Home and EU students. This program is ideal if you don't currently meet the entry criteria for the standard three-year course and seek to strengthen both your subject expertise and academic English abilities.

Spanning four years, this program begins with a foundational Year Zero, followed by three years of specialized study. Your initial year covers four discipline-specific subjects alongside mandatory English language and academic skills training.

From day one, you'll join Essex's vibrant global community, studying at the UK's most internationally diverse campus university.

After successfully completing Year Zero through Essex Pathways, you'll advance to the Department of Economics. Here, you'll examine how psychological factors influence economic decision-making.

This program equips you with essential quantitative skills and teaches you to analyze global economic trends, behavioral economics, and cognitive processes. By merging economic theory with psychological insights, you'll understand why people often act against their own interests. This knowledge helps shape policies that encourage better decision-making and improved wellbeing.

Throughout your studies, you'll explore diverse economic concepts while having the flexibility to incorporate psychology modules into your curriculum.