Economics (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)
London South Bank University
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At LSBU we will introduce you to the wider macro and microeconomic world. Our Economics with foundation year degree is a four-year course incorporating a built-in foundation year. On successful completion of year one, students will be well-prepared to explore more specialised areas of the economy, and develop their own economic models to forecast what the future holds.Our curriculum is informed by the challenges and tasks professional Economists face in a variety of industries. This allows us ...Read more

At LSBU we will introduce you to the wider macro and microeconomic world. Our Economics with foundation year degree is a four-year course incorporating a built-in foundation year. On successful completion of year one, students will be well-prepared to explore more specialised areas of the economy, and develop their own economic models to forecast what the future holds.Our curriculum is informed by the challenges and tasks professional Economists face in a variety of industries. This allows us to equip you with key graduate skills, turning you into an educated, passionate and competitive graduate who will be successful in any career path you choose.

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WUSCA ranking:
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85/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
72nd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
114th
What students say
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Tamsin
24 Nov 24

The placement of the campus is great with lots of food establishments both on campus and around, making it easier to study for longer at the library. It is also close to both..Read more

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Sara
14 Nov 24

It is great place to study because of it’s location and diversity and it could be improved by supporting international students financially, providing more learning support and..Read more

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UCAS Tariff:

64 Grades / Points required

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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64 UCAS Tariff points from A levels

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64 UCAS Tariff points from an Access to HE Diploma

64 UCAS Tariff points from a BTEC

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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Tamsin
24 Nov 24
Economics (Finance) BSc (Hons)
The placement of the campus is great with lots of food establishments both on campus and around, making it easier to study for longer at the library. It is also close to both...
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Sara
14 Nov 24
Economics BSc (Hons)
It is great place to study because of it’s location and diversity and it could be improved by supporting international students financially, providing more learning support and...
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London South Bank University
London South Bank University , Southwark

Study in the heart of London with London South Bank University (LSBU) – an institute that empowers students to lead their story,...

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London South Bank University
103 Borough Road London Southwark SE1 0AA United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Elephant & Castle  0.1 miles away Nearest train station: Elephant & Castle  0.2 miles away
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