BA Economics with Foundation Year
About this course
BA (Hons) in Economics. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Accounting, Policy Analysis, and Entrepreneurship. The programme includes an Applied Economics Project module, which involves undertaking a small-scale research project. The Economics of Sustainable Business Growth module examines the UN Global Compact.
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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: 24, Pass: 15 English language: IELTS: 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each skills area)
What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 96%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 91%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 30%
- Finance Professionals: 30%
- Customer service occupations: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 405 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 61%
- West Midlands: 16%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 4%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- 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
- 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
- Public and Third Sector Economics
- Applied Intermediate Macroeconomics
- Data Analysis
- 1EC500
- Principles of Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Convergent Media
- Applied Economics Project
- Economics of Sustainable Business Growth
- International Business Economics
- 1EC500
- Investing and Financial Market Behaviour
- Financial Risk Management
- International Banking
- International Entrepreneurship
- International Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
- Marketing Across Cultures
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Economics with Foundation Year at University of Derby earn?
The median salary is £26,500 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £26,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £33,500. The £26,000 median after five years is £22,500 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BA Economics with Foundation Year at University of Derby do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Economics with Foundation Year at University of Derby?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Economics with Foundation Year at University of Derby?
The typical offer is DDD at A level. The average entrant had 95 UCAS points.
Is BA Economics with Foundation Year at University of Derby accredited?
Yes. 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 BA Economics 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 BA Economics with Foundation Year at University of Derby?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.