BSc Economics with a Foundation Year
About this course
BSc in Economics. Core topics include Statistics and Research Methods. The programme includes a foundation year covering social science disciplines such as sociology, politics, business studies and geography, before specialising in economics over the remaining years. An Independent Project is included in the degree.
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What students say
Based on about 106 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 72%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 220 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 94%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 160 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 27%
- South East: 20%
- South West: 18%
- Wales: 23%
Who gets in
Based on about 275 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 97%
- A degree: 1%
- Other qualifications: 1%
Modules
- Independent Project
- Skills for Knowledge, Independence, Lifelong Learning
- Humane Futures: Ethics, Technology and the Human World
- Understanding the Economy and Business Environment
- Key Topics in Social Sciences
- Social Research Methods
- Statistics and Data
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Economics with a Foundation Year at Cardiff University earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 3 years, £44,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,000 and £60,000. The £44,500 median after five years is £4,000 less than the UK median for Economics.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Economics with a Foundation Year at Cardiff University?
84% 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 a Foundation Year at Cardiff University?
The typical offer is CCD at A level. The average entrant had 137 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Economics with a Foundation Year at Cardiff University?
94% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.