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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Economics with Foundation Year
Middlesex University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Economics with Foundation Year course at Middlesex University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
D,E
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at Middlesex University. These students are taking Economics with Foundation Year or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Economics | C |
| Mathematics | E |
| Computer Science | E |
| Physics | Unknown |
| Turkish | U |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: N6FY
Here's what Middlesex University says about its Economics with Foundation Year course.
Course Summary The Economics BSc Honours with Foundation Year at Middlesex University is a tailored programme for students who need additional academic preparation before embarking on their degree journey. This pathway ensures you develop key skills, such as critical thinking, data analysis, and communication, alongside foundational knowledge in economics and business. Upon progressing to the degree, you'll explore topics like financial markets, econometrics, and behavioural economics, preparing you for a career in finance, government, or business.
Why Study This Course at Middlesex? Choosing this course at Middlesex means benefiting from our 145 years of excellence in delivering professional and creative education. The foundation year offers a supportive learning environment where expert tutors guide you through essential economic and academic concepts. Our strong industry connections provide opportunities for placements and internships, while our advisory board of economists and industry professionals ensures the curriculum is aligned with real-world demands. With cutting-edge resources and a focus on applying economic theory to practical business contexts, Middlesex sets you on a path to success.
What You Will Gain You’ll graduate with a strong understanding of economics, underpinned by analytical and decision-making skills that are highly sought after by employers. The course equips you to interpret and apply data, think strategically, and communicate effectively. You'll gain proficiency in statistical software like Excel and Stata and learn to produce professional business reports. The foundation year sets the stage for your degree and beyond, enabling you to confidently tackle advanced economic theories and practical challenges in industries like finance, government, and the voluntary sector.
Modules For more details about this programme, please visit the course page: https://www.mdx.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/foundation-year-in-economics/
Source: Middlesex University
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Economics and Statistics
Location
Hendon Campus | London
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Economics
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £5,760 per year |
| Scotland | £5,760 per year |
| Wales | £5,760 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £5,760 per year |
Middlesex University student reviews
Showing 50 reviews
3rd year
Biomedical sciences
4 months ago
The student union took feedback seriously and campaigned for change
3rd year
Biomedical sciences
4 months ago
I was very busy working as an SLA and having another part time job on the side. They recently changed how many modules there are, some of them were merged to create one longer module and it takes a lot of time to catch-up as there’s only 6 hours of contact
3rd year
Biomedical sciences
4 months ago
The university started a £2 meal after people complained that the food costs were too high, they have a variety of low cost places nearby and every day there’s a vegan option and a halal meat option for the £2 meal
3rd year
Biomedical sciences
4 months ago
There was quite a lot of support available with the SLA team but that has recently been cut. The SLA team helped answer questions and helped look over assessments and give you feedback
3rd year
Biomedical sciences
4 months ago
They have a microbiology lab and a cancer lab with samples. You are taught about the microbiology lab in the first year and get to culture bacteria in second year to prepare you to choose what lab based dissertation you want to do
3rd year
Biomedical sciences
4 months ago
The course has many different subject that are taught 2 at a time for each semester. They have labs and assignments throughout the semester but not as much face-to-face contact with the lecturer only 6 hours per week
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Middlesex University
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Middlesex University students who took the Economics with Foundation Year course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
88%
high
Teaching on my course
88%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
87%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
87%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
87%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
93%
high
Learning opportunities
91%
high
Learning opportunities
91%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
93%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
93%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
93%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
87%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
87%
high
Assessment and feedback
85%
high
Assessment and feedback
85%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
100%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
100%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
67%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
80%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
80%
med
Academic support
90%
med
Academic support
90%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
86%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
93%
high
Organisation and management
83%
med
Organisation and management
83%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
80%
low
How well organised is your course?
87%
med
Learning resources
96%
high
Learning resources
96%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
93%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
93%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
100%
high
Student voice
91%
high
Student voice
91%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
86%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
93%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
93%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
86%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
100%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
100%
high
Student information
See who's studying at Middlesex University. These students are taking Economics with Foundation Year or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about Middlesex University graduates who took Economics with Foundation Year - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
55%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
88%
In work, study or other activity
65%
Say it fits with future plans
67%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
14%
Welfare Professionals
11%
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
9%
Teaching Professionals
9%
Welfare and housing associate professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Middlesex University graduates who took Economics with Foundation Year - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£25k
First year after graduation
£29.9k
Third year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Economics with Foundation Year.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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