Business Economics (with integrated foundation year) BSc (Hons)
Aberystwyth University
Key Course Facts
Course Description
BSc Business Economics with Foundation Year covers a wide range of issues that impact on everyday life including the creation of employment, inflationary pressures, international trade issues, the process of business competition, innovation and growth, the development of third world countries, the protection of natural resources and government policy-making, then this might be the degree for you.
On successful completion of this degree, you will have an informed and coherent understanding of economics, alongside the confidence and professional skills to apply both microeconomics and macroeconomics in context, to the real world.
The integrated foundation year - designed for prospective students who do not have a sufficient or relevant academic background - is the perfect option to access this highly-sort scheme. In the Foundation Year, you will learn about key concepts for Business Economics from an inter-disciplinary angle, giving you a unique experience and critical perspective to make the most of the full undergraduate degree.
Why study Business Economics at Aberystwyth?
- Following the foundation year, the syllabus of this course is identical to its sister course [Business Economics, L113];
- Become a student in a world-leading department for research and practice, where you will be taught by industry-leading lecturers who will assist you to gain an in-depth knowledge of economic principles;
- Enhance your career opportunities through our partnerships with business, industry and commerce;
- Be enriched by our visiting speakers who bring their professional experience to the classroom;
- Become confident with the technical and quantitative aspects of Economics.
Entry Requirements / Admissions
English language requirements
| test | Grade |
|---|---|
| Cambridge English Advanced | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | |
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 62 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 88 |
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 62 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 88 |
Costs
Tuition Fees Business Economics (with integrated foundation year) BSc (Hons)
| England UK | £9000 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9000 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9000 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9000 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9000 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9000 | year 1 |
| EU | £16520 | year 1 |
| International | £16520 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
The UK and Welsh Governments have confirmed that EU students commencing their studies in the academic year 2021/22 will no longer be eligible for home fee status. Fees for EU students will therefore be charged in line with international fees from 2021/22 onwards.
Please note Irish nationals will continue to be eligible for home fee status and support by the Welsh Government under the Common Travel Area arrangement
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
August 1, 2025
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.
Possible Entry Points:
- Foundation
UCAS application code:
L11F
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FAQ about Business Economics (with integrated foundation year) BSc (Hons) Aberystwyth University
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9000 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- Business Economics (with integrated foundation year) BSc (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at Aberystwyth University.