Economics (with Foundation Year) at University of Northampton - UCAS

University of Northampton

Degree level: Undergraduate
Awarded by: The University of Northampton

Economics (with Foundation Year)

Course summary

The Integrated Foundation Year offers a new and exciting route into studying for a degree, attracting ambitious and driven students who are willing to learn and advance. If you have non-standard qualifications or do not quite meet the admissions requirements for Economics we can offer you a fantastic opportunity to study a four year Economics programme which includes a Integrated Foundation Year. The Integrated Foundation Year will help you develop the theoretical/practical and academic skills you need, in order to successfully progress to the full award. By studying at the University of Northampton, you can be sure that:

  • You will experience student life at the University’s £330 million Waterside Campus. Come along to an Open Day and find out more.
  • At UON we guarantee a room in our Halls of Residence for all new full-time, first year students who apply and accept their room offer by June 2024 - and we won't ask for a deposit for September 2024*.
  • Students enrolling on this course at Northampton will be provided with their own brand new laptop** to keep at no additional cost. All sports clubs and societies are free to join at Northampton and every essential course text book is available via the library, meaning you won’t have to purchase copies. For more information on this visit our website (northampton.ac.uk/benefits).
  • Our expert academics teach in small groups supported with one to one assistance. Our academics and students form a tight bond, providing individualised support and guidance whilst challenging students academically.
  • Whatever your ambitions, we’re here to help you to achieve them. We’ll support you to identify the skills you’re learning during your course, find your strengths and secure practical experience so that when it comes to applying for jobs or further study you’ll feel confident in standing out from the crowd.
The Northampton Employment Promise
  • In fact, we’re so confident in our careers and employability support that if you achieve at least a 2:2 degree and complete either our Employability Plus Gold programme or achieve a Changemaker Gold Certificate during your time studying with us, but still haven’t secured full-time employment 12 months after graduating, we will secure a three – six month paid internship for you or support you into postgraduate study.
✱ eligibility criteria apply. See northampton.ac.uk/student-life/accommodation/ for more information ✱✱ eligibility criteria and terms and conditions apply. See northampton.ac.uk/benefits for more information

Modules

INTEGRATED FOUNDATION YEAR: Stage One A • Transition to University – Learning to Learn (Compulsory) • Investigating Your Subject (Compulsory) • Foundation in Business, Marketing and Management (Compulsory) • Negotiated Learning Project (Compulsory) • Stage One B • Introduction to Key Economic Thinkers (Compulsory) • Data and Mathematics for Economists (Compulsory) • International Development: Social and Cultural Issues and Debates (Compulsory) • Analysing the Real World Economics Statistics (Compulsory) • The Economy 1 (Compulsory) • The Economy 2 (Compulsory) Stage Two • Economic Perspectives (Compulsory) • Intermediate Macroeconomics (Compulsory) • Intermediate Microeconomics (Compulsory) • Research Methods for Economists (Compulsory) • Careers in Economics (Compulsory) • Behavioural Economics (Compulsory) • Game Theory (Designated) • Economic Growth and Inequality (Designated) • Learning Through Work (WBL) (Designated) Optional Placement Year • The Placement Year Experience: Organisations in Context (Compulsory) Stage Three • Economics Dissertation (Compulsory) • Econometrics (Compulsory) • Advanced Applied Macroeconomics (Compulsory) • Advanced Applied Microeconomics (Compulsory) • International Trade, Cooperation and Bargaining (Designated) • The Political Economy of Development (Designated) • International Money and Finance (Designated) Module information is quoted for 23/34 entry. Please note that modules run subject to student numbers and staff availability, any changes will be communicated to applicants accordingly. 24/25 entry modules will be updated in June 2024.

Assessment method

We use a range of assessment methods on our courses. On this course you will encounter examinations, individual and group written work and presentations, as well as extended project work.


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
L102
Institution code:
N38
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation
  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements


Student Outcomes

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35%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
50%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Additional fee information

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Economics (with Foundation Year) at University of Northampton - UCAS