BSc Economics with foundation year and placement
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Economics with foundation year and placement, an economics degree focused on economic theory and quantitative analysis. Core topics include Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, and Communication & Writing. The five-year course includes a foundation year and an integrated professional placement, and holds accreditation from CIMA. Year 0 covers foundational concepts through Introduction To Microeconomics, Mathematical Methods And Applications - 30 Credits, The World Economy: Theory And Practice, and Macroeconomic Models, Theories And Policy. Students also study quantitative methods in Foundations Of Economic Data Interpretation and complete a guided investigation in the Economics Research Project.
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Entry requirements
A level: CCC IB: 29 BTEC: MMM
What students say
Based on about 35 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 97%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 90%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 75 students who started
- Continued on course: 86%
- Left higher education: 14%
What graduates do next
Based on about 61 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 68%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 7%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 40%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 14%
- Administrative occupations: 12%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 4%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 84%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 53%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 165 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 49%
- South East: 32%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 65 students who started
- A levels: 91%
- Baccalaureate: 3%
- Access course: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
- Other qualifications: 2%
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 with foundation year and placement at University of Surrey earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £40,000 after 3 years, £54,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £39,500 and £66,500. The £54,000 median after five years is £5,500 more than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Economics with foundation year and placement at University of Surrey do next?
89% 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 and placement 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 with foundation year and placement at University of Surrey?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 133 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Economics with foundation year and placement at University of Surrey?
86% of students continued into their second year, and 14% left higher education.