Economics with Foundation Year
University of DerbyDerby (Kedleston Road), United Kingdom
Course overview
• Our Financial Markets Lab is the ideal setting to gain hands-on skills while experiencing the pace and excitement of the trading floor • This course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), meaning the course is mapped against the skills employers are looking for and provides you with additional awards and/or exemptions towards professional body memberships • You’ll learn how to apply economic theories to businesses, markets, industries and countries using the very latest data and information services • To complement your economics knowledge and boost your career prospects, you’ll also develop broader business, research and analytical skills • Live consultancy projects with employers are your chance to solve real problems for real businesses • An optional placement year or summer internship will deepen your understanding and raise your professional profile
Key highlights
- Hands-on trading floor experience in the Financial Markets Lab
- Accredited by CIMA with potential professional body exemptions
- Apply economic theory using the latest data and information services
- Live consultancy projects solving real problems for employers
- Optional placement year or summer internship available
- Develops broader business, research and analytical skills
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 72 — Requirement: What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 72 A Level: DDD T Level: Pass BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however if you don't have these qualifications you…
- A-level: DDD — …What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 72 A Level: DDD T Level: Pass BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however if you don't have these qualifications you will be able to…
- T-level: Pass — …looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 72 A Level: DDD T Level: Pass BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however if you don't have these qualifications you will be able to undertake Ma…
- BTEC: MMP — …Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 72 A Level: DDD T Level: Pass BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however if you don't have these qualifications you will be able to undertake Maths and Englis…
- Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass; with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum
Scholarships
Full Payment Discount
If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.
Up to £1,000Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Talented Athlete Award
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Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000
Up to £2,000
Careers this course leads to
- Economist
- Economic analyst
- Financial analyst
- Management accountant
- Data analyst
- Business consultant
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £17,500 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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