Economics (Foundation Year)

Manchester Metropolitan UniversityManchester, United Kingdom

Course overview

This course is designed to prepare you for studying on any of our economics pathways. It will help you develop the skills and knowledge you need to study for the full honours degree, even if you don’t currently meet the academic requirements. You'll develop your study skills including academic writing and personal and professional development to start you off in the best possible way for your degree.

You will learn more about business in a global and national context, and approaches to leading and managing in organisations. The foundation year also gives you the ability to develop your analyti

Key highlights

Prepares you for progression onto any of the economics pathways
Builds study skills including academic writing
Includes personal and professional development to start your degree
Explores business in global and national contexts
Covers approaches to leading and managing in organisations

Entry requirements

UCAS tariff points: 72-80 — 72-80 UCAS tariff points A levels - e.g. BC-BB or DDD-CDD Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - MMP Pass Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 74 Tariff points T Levels - We welcome applications from students underta…
A-level: BC-BB/DDD-CDD — 72-80 UCAS tariff points A levels - e.g. BC-BB or DDD-CDD Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - MMP Pass Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 74 Tariff points T Levels - We welcome applications from students underta…
BTEC: MMP — BTEC National Extended Diploma
International Baccalaureate: 24 — overall or 72-80

Scholarships

International Undergraduate Scholarships
£2,000 for each year of your degree.
Up to £2,000
Sanctuary Scholarship
Sports Scholarship
The total package is worth up to £10,000 per year. Additional support is available for exceptional applicants.
Vice-Chancellor’s International Regional Scholarship
Value: 50% of tuition fees in the first year of study.
Up to 50% of fees

Careers this course leads to

Economist
Economic analyst
Financial analyst
Data analyst
Management consultant

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 Manchester Metropolitan University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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