BSc Economics with Foundation Year
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Economics, combining economic theory with quantitative and applied analysis. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Accounting, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. An optional placement year provides a period of professional experience, and students use Bloomberg and DataStream platforms during the course. A foundation year is available to build skills before starting the full degree.
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Entry requirements
A level: 32+ UCAS tariff points. BTEC National Extended Diploma: PPP If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application. Access to HE Diploma: Pass a named Access to Higher Education Diploma. T Levels: Pass in any subject. International Baccalaureate: 24 points. Other qualifications: Other combinations and non-A level qualifications also considered.
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: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 95%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 25%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 15%
- Finance Professionals: 15%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 105 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 34%
- South East: 19%
- South West: 26%
- Wales: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Placement Year
- Financial Literacy for Business
- Academic Skills for Success
- Contemporary Work and Organisations
- Digital Skills for Business
- Understanding Business in Practice
- Business Project
- Economics in Society
- Microeconomics and Macroeconomics
- Preparing for the Professional World
- Principles of Finance
- Principles of Economics
- Data Analytics: From Data to Decisions
- Intermediate Microeconomics
- Intermediate Macroeconomics
- Research Methods and Artificial Intelligence in Economics
- Econometrics and Data Analytics
- Careers and Professional Development
- Sustainable Futures in Economics and Finance
- Financial Markets and Decision Making
- International Economics: Trade and Finance
- The Economics of Business Organisations
- Advanced Economic Theory and Policy
- Game Theory and Strategic Behaviour
- Continued Careers and Professional Development
- Final Year Dissertation
- Professional Practice for Economists
- Financial Markets and Decision Making
- International Economics: Trade and Finance
- The Economics of Business Organisations
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Economics with Foundation Year at University of Plymouth earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £32,000 after 3 years, £41,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,500 and £54,000. The £41,000 median after five years is £7,500 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Economics with Foundation Year at University of Plymouth do next?
80% 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 University of Plymouth?
93% 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 University of Plymouth?
The typical offer is 24 points in the IB. The average entrant had 59 UCAS points.
Does BSc Economics with Foundation Year at University of Plymouth 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 University of Plymouth?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.