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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Economics with Foundation Year
York St John University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Economics with Foundation Year course at York St John University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
UCAS Tariff
48
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at York St John University. These students are taking Economics with Foundation Year or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Economics | D |
| Mathematics | C |
| Business Studies | B |
| Computer Science | D |
| History | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: L2N8
Here's what York St John University says about its Economics with Foundation Year course.
This Economics BSc (Hons) course focuses on practical expertise. It will provide you with a firm understanding of the interaction of crime, fiscal and monetary policy, political issues, international constrains and role of happiness in economy. You will develop a solid knowledge of the foundations in econometrics modelling as well as other critical areas.
Source: York St John University
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Management
Location
York St John University | York
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Economics
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £14,000 per year |
| International | £14,000 per year |
The modules you will study
Modules Academic and Professional Skills Developments in Business and Society Business Enterprise Developing a Social and Community Ethos The Changing World Foundations of Economics and Financial Analysis Developing Services for Customers Managing People and Processe
How you will be assessed
York St John University student reviews
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1st year student
2 years ago
Personally never been involved in societies but have heard good things, love the starbucks and bar at the student union
1st year student
2 years ago
Great friends, amazing city, plenty to do
1st year student
2 years ago
Rise of accommodation prices is insane, however the uni offer financial support to those who need it
1st year student
2 years ago
Have never had to access support but know where to find it and know others who have had great experiences support wise
1st year student
2 years ago
Beautiful campus, mixture of old and modern buildings and love the su
1st year student
2 years ago
Enjoy the modules and find most of the lecturers very helpful, however had a poor experience with one lecturer last semester who didn’t provide us with much help or support
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at York St John 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 York St John 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%
med
Teaching on my course
88%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
87%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
96%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
84%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
83%
low
Learning opportunities
90%
med
Learning opportunities
90%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
94%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
92%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
85%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
95%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
83%
med
Assessment and feedback
87%
med
Assessment and feedback
87%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
91%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
89%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
81%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
94%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
81%
med
Academic support
94%
high
Academic support
94%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
93%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
94%
med
Organisation and management
86%
med
Organisation and management
86%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
80%
med
How well organised is your course?
90%
high
Learning resources
89%
med
Learning resources
89%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
83%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
94%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
91%
med
Student voice
78%
med
Student voice
78%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
66%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
83%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
86%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
74%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
92%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
82%
med
Student information
See who's studying at York St John 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 York St John University graduates who took Economics with Foundation Year - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
37%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
90%
In work, study or other activity
56%
Say it fits with future plans
59%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
20%
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
12%
Administrative occupations
11%
Elementary occupations
9%
Business and public service associate professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
We have no information about future earnings from students that studied this course.
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
Discussions
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