Course summary
At LSBU we will introduce you to the wider macro and microeconomic world. Our Economics with foundation year degree is a four-year course incorporating a built-in foundation year. On successful completion of year one, students will be well-prepared to explore more specialised areas of the economy, and develop their own economic models to forecast what the future holds. Our curriculum is informed by the challenges and tasks professional Economists face in a variety of industries. This allows us to equip you with key graduate skills, turning you into an educated, passionate and competitive graduate who will be successful in any career path you choose.
Modules
Foundation Year • Apps and Applications • Academic Development • Business Communication and Culture • Problem-solving for business • Data-handing for Business and Marketing • Introduction to Economics Year 2 • Finance and the Economy • Business Mathematics • The LSBU Discovery Project • Economic Concepts • Management and Organisations • Principles of Strategy Year 3 • Microeconomic Modelling • The Analytical Economist • Introduction to Econometrics • Macroeconomic Modelling • Economic Policy Analysis • The Digital Economy Year 4 Optional placement year in industry (if you choose not to do a placement year, you will take the modules listed below in your third year). Year 5 • Microeconomic Strategy • Macroeconomic Policy • Economic Research Year 5 Options • Big Data Econometrics • Financial Econometrics • International Trade and Globalisation • Development Economics • Global Finance and Technology • Behavioural Economics
How to apply
25Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- L10F
- Institution code:
- L75
- Campus name:
- LSBU Main Site - Southwark Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available
International applicants
English Language Requirements for International and EU Applicants: IELTS 6.0 (the minimum score required in each skill area is 5.5) or TOEFL IBT 80 ( the minimum score required in each skills areas are: Reading 18, Listening 17, Writing 17, Speaking 20) or Pearson Test of English Academic 52 (the minimum score required in each skill area is 51)
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Applicants must hold 5 GCSEs A-C including English and Maths, or equivalent (reformed GCSEs grade 4 or above).
Unistats information
Operated by the Office for Students
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Read fees and funding information at https://www.lsbu.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/fees-and-funding
Provider information
London South Bank University
103 Borough Road
Southwark
SE1 0AA