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Economics (Foundation Year) BA (Hons)

Manchester Metropolitan University

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

This course is designed to prepare you for studying on any of our economics pathways. It will help you develop the skills and knowledge you need to study for the full honours degree, even if you dont currently meet the academic requirements. You'll develop your study skills including academic writing and personal and professional development to start you off in the best possible way for your degree. You will learn more about business in a global and national context, and approaches to leading and managing in organisations. The foundation year also gives you the ability to develop your analytical skills and learn how to incorporate data to add real value to achieve organisational objectives. Once youve passed, youll be ready to start your degree course. That means your degree will take four years, or five years if it includes a work placement or year studying abroad.

Career prospects

BA foundation year is a stepping stone to further qualifications and an exciting career in the field of economics. Our course will help you develop a host of highly sought after skills, such as problem-solving, analytical skills and the ability to interpret data. We work closely with employers, and they know that our graduates are ready for work in this fast-paced sector. Some of our graduates have gone on to undertake roles with organisations like Deloitte, HMRC, HM Treasury, the NHS, Experian, PwC, and the Government Economic Service.

Some of our graduates have gone onto careers in:

Accountancy

Banking

Consultancy

Insurance

Public sector

Retail

They are working in high-profile roles in the likes of the Cabinet Office, the Government Economic Service, PwC and the United Nations.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 18,500per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

Entry requirements

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

UCAS Points

UCAS Points : 72 - 80

Equivalent qualifications and combinations will be considered, including Extended Project when achieved at Grade C or above Other AS levels (or qualifications equivalent to AS level) are not accepted.Please contact the University directly if you are unsure whether you meet the minimum entry requirements for the course.

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University information

Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University

  • University League Table

    56th

  • Campus address

    Manchester Metropolitan University, Ormond Building, Lower Ormond Street, Manchester, Lancashire, M15 6BX, United Kingdom

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The university welcomes a diverse international student population of more than 5,000 international students from over 120 countries.
Each year, it offers a range of welcome events to help new students settle into university, explore the city, and prepare for their academic studies.
Study in the centre of the global city of Manchester, on a campus with world-class learning spaces, a lively Students’ Union and fantastic social hubs.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Economics

    55th out of 79 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    120 53%

    47th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    71.0 71%

    57th

    6

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.04 76%

    34th

    22

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