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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Economics and Finance with International Foundation Year
University of Reading
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Economics and Finance with International Foundation Year course at University of Reading.
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Most popular A-levels studied
The Economics and Finance with International Foundation Year course at University of Reading features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | C |
| Economics | B |
| Business Studies | B |
| Physics | C |
| Chemistry | B |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Economics | B |
| Mathematics | C |
| Geography | B |
| History | B |
| Psychology | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: LN14
Here's what University of Reading says about its Economics and Finance with International Foundation Year course.
Study modern economics and its applications to financial markets with our BSc Economics and Finance with International Foundation Year degree.
This course is designed for international students. If you want to study economics and finance at a British university but don’t have the correct qualifications, our four-year BSc Economics and Finance with International Foundation Year programme enables you to undertake an undergraduate economics and finance degree.
You will complete a foundation year (called Year 0) before progressing onto our three-year BSc Economics and Finance degree. This means you can apply for a single four-year visa that covers the whole duration of your studies.
The foundation year is designed to equip you with the subject-specific and general study skills needed to cope with the demands of undergraduate study. Our high-quality teaching is geared towards the needs of students from a wide range of educational backgrounds.
The University of Reading is ranked among the top 200 universities in the world for Economics (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024).
For more information, please visit the course page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/international-foundation-programme-ifp-ug/bsc-economics-and-finance-ifp-september
Source: University of Reading
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Economics
Location
Main Site | Reading
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Finance
• Economics
Start date
October 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
Modules may include:
- Quantative Methods
- Introductory Finance/Trading Simulation I
- Introductory Economics
- Programming for Finance
- Sustainable Finance.
*Please note that all modules are subject to change. Check our website for more details about the course structure.
University of Reading student reviews
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3rd year
Neuroscience
7 months ago
lots on offer, always listening and acting on feedback! only complaint is that the music choices can be questionable at wednesday union
3rd year
Neuroscience
7 months ago
if you want to go feral you can and if you like the peace you can get the peace. definitely has something for everyone, i just wish areas like henley had more student based pubs!
3rd year
Neuroscience
7 months ago
i commute so i dont know much but they didnt increase the price of the undergrad tuition course for existing students which was really appreciated. the price for a masters is also amazing!
3rd year
Neuroscience
7 months ago
always received so much support, people are always so happy to help and on the off chance you do have a poor experience, theres always someone who is amazing and really good at their job to help out!
3rd year
Neuroscience
7 months ago
i commute so i dont know much about uni accom but the library is really nice, lots of good spaces. pro-Palestinian campus (replaced the starbucks and has a co-op) which is amazing. facilities are always working, everything is always clean. grounds team take good take of the nature too!
3rd year
Neuroscience
7 months ago
absolutely love it. staff are amazing and so friendly, so many icons in their field. lots of good networking opportunities within the department and the fact we have CINN and dont have to use a hospital for neuroimaging equipment is amazing and so useful. the marking can be, at times, a little bit b...
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Reading
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Economics and Finance with International Foundation Year course at University of Reading features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
82%
med
Teaching on my course
82%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
80%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
87%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
71%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
88%
med
Learning opportunities
76%
low
Learning opportunities
76%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
73%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
86%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
72%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
77%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
72%
low
Assessment and feedback
74%
med
Assessment and feedback
74%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
81%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
78%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
57%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
82%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
70%
med
Academic support
89%
med
Academic support
89%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
92%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
85%
med
Organisation and management
81%
med
Organisation and management
81%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
76%
low
How well organised is your course?
85%
med
Learning resources
81%
low
Learning resources
81%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
78%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
82%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
83%
low
Student voice
66%
low
Student voice
66%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
43%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
84%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
69%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
66%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
76%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
75%
low
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
83%
med
Teaching on my course
83%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
85%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
91%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
74%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
83%
med
Learning opportunities
83%
med
Learning opportunities
83%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
80%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
90%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
84%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
76%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
83%
med
Assessment and feedback
81%
med
Assessment and feedback
81%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
83%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
86%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
73%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
83%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
80%
med
Academic support
87%
med
Academic support
87%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
88%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
86%
med
Organisation and management
88%
med
Organisation and management
88%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
83%
med
How well organised is your course?
93%
high
Learning resources
90%
med
Learning resources
90%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
94%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
86%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
90%
med
Student voice
78%
med
Student voice
78%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
64%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
90%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
80%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
80%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
88%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
83%
med
Student information
The Economics and Finance with International Foundation Year course at University of Reading features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Economics and Finance with International Foundation Year course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Reading graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
80%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
81%
In work, study or other activity
75%
Say it fits with future plans
40%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
30%
Finance Professionals
20%
Business and public service associate professionals
20%
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
5%
Administrative occupations
Graduate statistics
45%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
100%
In work, study or other activity
85%
Say it fits with future plans
65%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
35%
Finance Professionals
25%
Administrative occupations
10%
Business and public service associate professionals
10%
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
The Economics and Finance with International Foundation Year course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for University of Reading graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.
Earnings
£27.4k
First year after graduation
£39.8k
Third year after graduation
£46.7k
Fifth year after graduation
Earnings
£29.2k
First year after graduation
£38.3k
Third year after graduation
£49.3k
Fifth 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 and Finance with International 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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