Economics (with Foundation Year)

UCAS code: L101

Here's what University of East London says about its Economics (with Foundation Year) course.

This course is subject to revalidation.

Our BSc in Economics gives you the right skills to tackle the different challenges you will face in the ever-changing business world.

This professionally recognised course (CISI), ensures that you graduate with the skills that employers need. It is delivered by leading experts in the field who care passionately about their subject.

You will:

gain an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the methods, theory and applications of economic science and finance.

learn about their functions in the contemporary business world.

develop your problem-solving, technical and analytical skills, alongside essential academic theory, and;

apply economic analysis to real-life issues, based on case studies from our major business links.

When you graduate with an economics degree from UEL, you will be equipped with a set of skills that will enable you to apply to a variety of roles across diverse sectors.

A foundation year at the University of East London (UEL) is more than just an extra year—it’s your pathway to success. It helps you adjust to university life, build confidence, and develop essential skills for levels 4-6 of your chosen degree. With dedicated support, you’ll gain the knowledge needed to thrive in your studies and future career while becoming part of a supportive community.

Foundation Year: Mental Wealth and Professional Fitness, Skills for Business Innovation and Enterprise, Business, Innovation and Enterprise Analytical Skills, Media and Communication Skills, Business, Enterprise and Finance in Practice.

Year 1: Fundamentals of Economics, Business Statistics and Data Analysis, People and Organisations, Fundamentals of Business Accounting, Business Law, Mental Wealth 1: Academic and Digital Proficiency.

Year 2: Intermediate Microeconomics, Intermediate Macroeconomics, Financial Economics, International Economics, Introduction to Econometrics, Graduate Employability Competencies (Mental Wealth 2).

Year 3: Behavioural Economics, Applied Econometrics with Introduction to Programming, International Political Economy, Applied Economics Project, Corporate Social Responsibility and Ethics, Global Enterprise and Consultancy Practice (Mental Wealth 3).

For more information about individual modules, please visit our course pages via the link below.

We’ll assess you in a way that will mirror some of the tasks you will be expected to carry out during your financial career. These include preparing and delivering reports and presentations. You will produce a portfolio of work, deliver a business pitch, analyse a case study, do a literature review, conduct a business simulation or produce a financial analysis and plan. More details will be included in the student handbook and module guides. You will always receive detailed feedback outlining your strengths and how you can improve.

We aim to provide feedback on assessments within 15 working days, although you will receive immediate feedback following many of our face-to-face assessments.

YEAR 1: Coursework 84%, Exams 16% YEAR 2: Coursework 50%, Exams 50% YEAR 3: Coursework 100%