University of Hull

BA Business Economics With Foundation Year

University of Hull

Course overview

The BA Business Economics programme with Foundation Year at the University of Hull is designed to help students build their knowledge across the broad field of economics while developing a deeper understanding of the business world. The Foundation Year is specifically for international students who do not meet the direct entry requirements and wish to transition into a full BA Business Economics degree. The 1-year programme introduces fundamental topics such as microeconomics, consumer behaviour and macroeconomics, helping students develop a strong foundation in these concepts in preparation for an undergraduate degree.

The 4-year BA Business Economics programme with Foundation Year at the University of Hull combines topics in business and economics with opportunities to develop essential skills and problem-solving abilities, enabling students to tackle the challenges faced by modern business managers. Assessment methods include essays, reports, examinations, and project work, ensuring students can effectively demonstrate their understanding and application of course material.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements: 

120 UCAS tariff points with qualifications equivalent to A-levels. The typical grade offer is BBB – BBC.

BTEC National Extended Diploma: DDM

International Baccalaureate (IB): Minimum Score of 30 points in three Higher Level subjects.

English Proficiency:

  • Non-native English speakers may need to demonstrate proficiency in the language, typically through an IELTS overall score of at least 6.0 (or a 5.5 in each section). Alternative qualifications are also accepted.

Scholarships

  • Alumni Postgraduate Scholarship

    If you progress from studying an undergraduate degree at the University of Hull to an eligible taught master's degree in 2025/26 we'll give you a 20% discount on the cost of your tuition fees.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • GREAT Scholarship

    Minimum of £10,000

    Up to £10,000

  • Norman and Sheila Andrew Engineering Scholarship

  • PGT International Fee Waivers – South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa

    Up to £2,000

  • UG International Fee Waivers - South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa

    his award offers a £2,000 tuition fee discount for each year of study on a full-time undergraduate program.

    Up to £2,000

  • University of Hull Asia Studentship

    This award is given as a £2,000 tuition fee discount against the cost of a full-time.

    Up to £2,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of the BA Business Economics programme with Foundation Year at the University of Hull can pursue various career paths, including:

  • Global Marketing Manager
  • Business Development Manager
  • Trade Compliance Specialist
  • Foreign Market Analyst
  • Management Consultant
  • Business Consultant

Cost of study

For international students enrolling in the BA Business Economics programme With Foundation Year from the University of Hull, the tuition fee for the 2025/26 academic session is £17,500. Students should note that this does not include additional costs related to the programme.

Admission

To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. To find out more about this process, speak to one of our trained counsellors.

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