BSc Economics and Finance with foundation year
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Economics and Accounting and Finance, covering financial systems and markets over four years. Core topics include Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, and Communication & Writing. This programme holds accreditation from CIMA.
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Entry requirements
A level: CCC IB: 29 BTEC: MMM
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What students say
Based on about 49 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 98%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 15%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Sales occupations: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 20%
- Finance Professionals: 20%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 85 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 13%
- London: 45%
- South East: 32%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction To Microeconomics
- Mathematical Methods And Applications - 30 Credits
- The World Economy: Theory And Practice
- Macroeconomic Models, Theories And Policy
- Foundations Of Economic Data Interpretation
- Economics Research Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Economics and Finance with foundation year at University of Surrey earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £36,000 after 3 years, £46,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,500 and £61,000. The £46,000 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Economics and Finance with foundation year at University of Surrey 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 Surrey?
89% 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 Surrey?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 137 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Economics and Finance with foundation year at University of Surrey?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.