Course summary

Our BSc (Hons) Business Economics with Foundation Year is designed to give you the ideal start to your university journey. The foundation year provides a supportive environment where you’ll develop the essential academic skills needed to succeed at degree level. You’ll build confidence in understanding business and economics, while gaining the tools to progress smoothly into the full honours programme. During the foundation year, you’ll explore introductory concepts in business, economics and management, alongside key skills in communication, problem-solving and data handling. This year is about preparing you for success: strengthening your analytical thinking, improving your academic writing and helping you adapt to university life. Once you progress to the main degree, you’ll deepen your economic understanding and analytical skills to innovate and lead in shaping a sustainable and inclusive global economy. You’ll explore how economic theory and analysis can be used to drive sustainable growth, reduce inequality and promote ethical business practices. By the end of the course, you’ll be ready to lead with confidence, grow businesses in a fair way and bring new ideas to organisations that want to build a stronger and fairer world.

• Gain a base level knowledge in your subject

• Develop your academic and personal skills, preparing you for future studies

• Build the skills that employers look for, such as project planning, team working and self-presentation

• Use economic analysis, critical thinking and data driven decisions to design solutions that drive sustainable economic growth and business success

• Learn to apply ethical and sustainable practices in real-world contexts

• Develop leadership and strategic thinking skills, preparing to lead teams and drive innovation in economics, finance, business and consultancy sectors