**Why study this course?**
Our Economics (including foundation year) BA (Hons) degree is a four-year course with a built-in foundation year (Year 0). It’s the ideal course if you’re interested in studying economics at undergraduate level but you are unable to meet the entry requirements or don't have the traditional qualifications required to start a standard degree.
London Met has an excellent reputation for delivering economics degree courses. We've been ranked second in London for economics in the National Student Survey 2020 and by The Guardian in its 2020 university league tables. We also ranked ninth for student satisfaction on our economics courses by the Complete University Guide 2020.
**More about the course**
The foundation year of this degree course will give you a sound base in economics, accounting and business, ensuring you’re well-prepared to explore more specific areas of economics during your subsequent years of study.
The modules on this foundation year are shared between a number of other courses, allowing you to meet students with other academic interests and share ideas.
Following your foundation year, which is also designed to improve your communication and writing skills, you’ll have the opportunity to examine subjects including economic growth and sustainability, financial markets, banking and financial crises, econometrics and more.
In Year 1, 2 and 3 of the course you will study the same core modules – and have access to the same optional modules – as those who study our Economics BSc (Hons) course. There will also be opportunities to study abroad and gain valuable work experience.
Taught by experts in the field of economics, some of whom are advisers to major financial institutions, you’ll be well-equipped for a career in finance on graduation. You will graduate with the same title and award as those who studied the traditional three-year course.
Course Details - Modules
Example Year 0 modules:
Introduction to Banking, Finance and Economics
Principles of Accounting
The Context of Business
Using and Managing Data and Information
Example Year 1 modules:
Accounting
Contextualising Theory
Economics for Finance and Business
Introduction to Financial Markets and Institutions
Quantitative Methods for Banking, Finance and Economics
Example Year 2 modules:
Econometrics and Financial Modelling
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Creating a Winning Business 1
Learning through Work
Bank Lending and the Legal Environment
Economics and Ethics
Information Technology for Professional Practice
International Business and World Markets
Money and Banking
Example Year 3 modules:
Development Economics and Emerging Markets
Empirical Research in Global Banking, Finance and Economics
Professional Experience Year Placement
Creating a Winning Business 2
Learning through Work 2
Economics of Multinational Business
International Corporate Social Responsibility
International Trade and Finance
Personal Finance
Course Details – Assessment Method
You’ll be assessed through individual and group presentations, coursework, mini-projects, placement employer assessments, in-class tests, seen and unseen exams, industry projects, case studies, executive summary reports and computer-based projects.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January 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:
L110
Institution code:
L68
Campus Name:
Holloway
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Foundation
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
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To study a degree at London Met, you must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. If you require a Tier 4 student visa you may need to provide the results of a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS. For more information about English qualifications please see our English language requirements.
If you need (or wish) to improve your English before starting your degree, the University offers a Pre-sessional Academic English course to help you build your confidence and reach the level of English you require.
More information about our English language requirements.
These fees are for the 2022/23 academic year. Fees for new and returning students may change each year by an amount set under the government’s regulation. For further information about our undergraduate fees, please visit: https://www.londonmet.ac.uk/applying/funding-your-studies/undergraduate-tuition-fees/
Please note, in addition to the tuition fee there may be extra costs for things such as equipment, materials, printing, textbooks, trips or professional body fees. There may also be other activities that are not formally part of your course and not required to complete your course, but that you may find helpful (for example, optional field trips). The costs of these are additional to your tuition fee and the fees set out above and will be notified when the activity is being arranged.
Provider information
Admissions Office
166-220 Holloway Road
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
City of London
N7 8DB
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