BSc Economics and Finance with Foundation Year
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Economics and Accounting and Finance. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Financial Analysis, Accounting, and Policy Analysis. The course is accredited by the Chartered Institution for Securities and Investment (CISI), and graduates gain exemptions towards Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) qualifications.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff: 72 A level: DDD T Level: Pass BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however if you don't have these qualifications you will be able to undertake Maths and English at Level 2 as part of your course of study Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum of Distinction: 0, Merit: 30, Pass: 15 English language: IELTS: 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each skills area)
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What students say
Based on about 34 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 96%
- Learning resources: 84%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 70%
- Gained a higher qualification: 15%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 30%
- Administrative occupations: 30%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Customer service occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 485 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 47%
- West Midlands: 18%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 3%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment for the purpose of sitting a professional qualification due to the high percentage overlap between CISI and the University's syllabus.
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Contemporary Issues in Professional Practice
- Applied Professional Practice
- Study Skills
- Law and Practice
- What's in the News
- Society and Culture
- Politics and Policy
- English
- Mathematics
- Finance and Business Performance
- Academic and Digital Skills for Professionals
- Introductory Microeconomics
- Introduction to Macroeconomic Concepts and Data
- Introductory Quantitative Analysis
- Economic Policy Analysis
- 1EC500
- Current Debates in Applied Economic Theory
- Applied Intermediate Microeconomics
- Applied Intermediate Macroeconomics
- Data Analysis
- Financial Markets and Instruments
- Corporate Finance
- 1EC500
- Investing and Financial Market Behaviour
- Financial Risk Management
- Applied Economics Project
- Econometrics
- Corporate Governance
- 1EC500
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Economics and Finance with Foundation Year at University of Derby earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £21,000 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,500 and £33,500. The £26,500 median after five years is £22,000 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Economics and Finance with Foundation Year at University of Derby do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Economics and Finance with Foundation Year at University of Derby?
82% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Economics and Finance with Foundation Year at University of Derby?
The typical offer is DDD at A level. The average entrant had 95 UCAS points.
Is BSc Economics and Finance with Foundation Year at University of Derby accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment for the purpose of sitting a professional qualification due to the high percentage overlap between CISI and the University's syllabus. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.
Does BSc Economics and Finance with Foundation Year at University of Derby 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 and Finance with Foundation Year at University of Derby?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.