BA Economics (Foundation Year)
Manchester Metropolitan University
About this course
BA (Hons) Economics foundation year, designed as a pathway to the full honours degree programme. Core topics include Data Analysis, Communication & Writing, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The foundation year bridges into the full degree, which takes four years to complete or five with a placement or study abroad year. The programme is based within a triple accredited business school with links to employers such as AJ Bell and local governments.
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Entry requirements
IB: IB Diploma with minimum 24 points overall or 72-80 UCAS Tariff points from Higher Level. If you plan to meet the Level 2 course requirements through your IB Diploma you will need to achieve Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English and Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 4 in Mathematics
What students say
Based on about 56 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 76%
- Learning opportunities: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 150 students who started
- Continued on course: 91%
- Left higher education: 9%
What graduates do next
Based on about 23 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 25%
- Administrative occupations: 20%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 135 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 4%
- North West: 58%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 14%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 10%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 175 students who started
- A levels: 97%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA).
- Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
- Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Study Skills
- Fundamentals of Marketing
- Finance for Business
- Business Economics
- Introduction to Management
- Understanding and Managing People
- Customer Service Management
- AI, Digital and Data Analysis
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Economics (Foundation Year) at Manchester Metropolitan University earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £24,500 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,000 and £41,000. The £33,000 median after five years is £15,500 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BA Economics (Foundation Year) at Manchester Metropolitan University 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 (Foundation Year) at Manchester Metropolitan University?
76% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Economics (Foundation Year) at Manchester Metropolitan University?
The typical offer is 24 points in the IB. The average entrant had 104 UCAS points.
Is BA Economics (Foundation Year) at Manchester Metropolitan University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA). Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System.
How many students continue on BA Economics (Foundation Year) at Manchester Metropolitan University?
91% of students continued into their second year, and 9% left higher education.