BSc (Hons) Economics with Foundation Year in Plymouth United Kingdom | University of Plymouth

University of Plymouth | Plymouth United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 16,300
(c. USD21,829.12)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

If you aspire to become a financial forecaster, researcher, or industry leader, our dynamic economics programs equip you for achievement. Hone your ability to evaluate economic data through theory-driven and practical research modules while acquiring crucial analytical and quantitative skills.

The program begins with a foundational year zero, carefully crafted to build core competencies for higher education success, including critical analysis, research techniques, and fundamental business, accounting, and economics principles.
With intense competition for graduate positions, our program's blend of academic rigor and practical application gives you a competitive edge in the job market.

Our alumni enter the workforce prepared for diverse finance and economics careers, ranging from industrial economists to financial risk specialists.

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Hands-on learning throughout your journey
Beyond expert instruction, all Plymouth Business School undergraduate courses incorporate career-enhancing components like micro-certifications, problem-solving exercises, or direct employer collaborations.

Every module features authentic business challenges. We've partnered with industry leaders to incorporate real-world scenarios into our curriculum. Expect monthly interactions with actual business professionals.

4-year program (with optional internship) Full Time.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.0

Qualification Requirements

UCAS tariff

32+

18 Unit BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma
PPP-MMP in any subject.
BTEC National Diploma modules
If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application.
International Baccalaureate
24-25 overall to include 4 at any subject at Higher Level. English and Maths accepted within: Higher Level = 4, Standard Level = 5.
IELTS
If overseas and not studying English within IB Must have IELTS: 6.0 overall with 5.5 in all elements.
Access courses
Pass access course (any subject) plus GCSE English and Maths grade C / 4 or above or equivalent.
T level: Pass in any subject.
New Irish Highers:From 2017 32-80 points.
City and Guilds Level 3: We will accept with a minimum of Merit overall alongside a good GCSE profile, including English and Maths grade C / 4.
Cyprus Apolytirion:15/20 to 16/20 overall to include a pass in Maths and IELTS: 6.0 overall with 5.5 in all elements.
GCSE
GCSE's or equivalent: Maths and English at Grade C/4 or City and Guilds, Key Skills Level 2 will be considered on an individual basis.

TOEFL IBT 76
Minimum Component Scores - Component scores of listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20, writing 18

Tuition GBP 16,300

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