BSc Economics (with Foundation Year)
About this course
BSc (Hons) Economics, providing a foundation year route into undergraduate study. Core topics include Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Data Analysis, Programming, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, and Human Behaviour. The programme includes a foundation year before progressing to Year 1 of the BSc (Hons) Economics degree. Students undertake a Consultancy Project, working with an external organisation to develop evidence-based solutions to business challenges.
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Entry requirements
Offers are tariff based, 64 - 104 tariff points, from Level 3 qualifications* e.g A Levels (including: AS-levels, General Studies) International Baccalaureate: accepted Extended Project Qualification (EPQ): accepted BTEC: Diplomas and Certificate accepted Cambridge Technical: Diplomas and Certificates accepted City & Guilds: Advanced Technical Diplomas accepted Welsh Baccalaureate: accepted Scottish Highers: accepted Irish Leaving Certificate: accepted T-levels: considered on a case-by-case basis We also welcome applications from mature learners. Mature students and/or those with other qualifications are considered on individual merit
What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 94%
- Learning resources: 100%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 23 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 15%
- Caring personal services: 15%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 165 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 18%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 4%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 56%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- Other qualifications: 10%
Modules
- Academic Skills
- Economics
- Introduction to Data Science
- UK Government and Society
- Data Analysis
- Business Functions
- Business Law
- Management Studies
- Financial Accounting
- Media Studies (News Media)
- Economics (Spring)
- Business Analytics
- Financial Techniques and Analysis
- Regional economies and the global economy
- Business Analytics Coding
- Personal Finance and Banking
- International Economics and Trade
- Econometrics
- Behavioural Insights and Experimental Methods
- Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics
- Consultancy Project
- Investment and Portfolio Management
- Understanding the Global Economy
- Financial Economics
- Competition and Strategy
- Advanced Econometrics
- The Professional Economist
- Applied Economics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Economics (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £20,000 after 3 years, £23,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,000 and £27,500. The £23,500 median after five years is £25,000 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Economics (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Economics (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Economics (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University?
The average entrant had 97 UCAS points.
Does BSc Economics (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Economics (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.