bsc economics (with integrated foundation)
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the three year bsc in economics is designed if you need additional preparation prior to undergraduate level study. the first year of the programme is intended to provide a foundation in both knowledge and academic skills for the more specialist subjects in years two and three.
course outline
if you see yourself working as an advisor in a national or international agency, as a teacher or a journalist, or if you simply wish to keep your options open before going on to a career in business or the professions, the economics programme will be an attractive alternative. in this programme you have an enhanced opportunity of studying problems of economic policy. the problem of achieving macroeconomic and exchange rate stability has been of great importance to many countries in recent years for example, while microeconomic issues such as the allocation of resources to health or to raising environmental quality continue to figure prominently in public discussion. an economics degree gives you a perfect opportunity to study these issues. it also permits you to take modules in politics, law and the humanities so as to broaden your perspective further.
applicants should have satisfactory completion of grade 12 plus gcse english and maths at grade c / grade 4, or above, plus evidence of genuine intellectual capacity. if your first language is not english, you will also need an ielts score of 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each component).
please note that the first nine months of this programme constitute the foundation stage. students are expected to pass in all the foundation modules with marks of 60% or more, in order to progress to the second year stage of the course.
ucas applications
you may apply either through the national ucas university admissions system or at any time directly to the university using our own online application form. our ucas code is b90.
mature students
the age range of our student body varies from those who have recently completed a-levels (or equivalent) to more mature students. age is no barrier to learning and we welcome all applications from suitably qualified students.
international students
we are happy to consider all international applications and if you are an international student, you may find it useful to visit our international pages for details of entry requirements from your home country.
the university is a ukvi student sponsor.
selection process
wherever possible, you will be invited to the university to meet the admissions tutor for an informal interview and to have a tour of our campus. if you are an international applicant, it may not be possible for you to visit in person, so if the admissions tutor has any queries about your application you may be contacted by skype, email or phone.
our admissions team will be happy to answer any questions you may have. call us on +44 (0)1280 820227 or via our online form.
terms and conditions for prospective students
when you are offered a place at the university you will be notified of the terms and conditions between the university and students on our courses of study. when you accept an offer of a place on the course at the university a legal contract is formed between you and the university on the basis of the terms and conditions outlined in your offer letter. your offer letter and the terms and conditions contain important information which you should read carefully before accepting an offer. Read the admissions terms and conditions > >
quality teaching
we offer high quality, traditional oxbridge-style teaching, which leads to our degrees being recognised around the world. the standards of degrees and awards are safeguarded by distinguished external examiners – senior academic staff from other universities in the uk – who approve and moderate assessed work.
teaching methods
teaching is carried out through a combination of lectures supported by seminars and tutorials. a key feature of the buckingham teaching method is the use of small tutorial groups which provide the most effective means of ensuring that the students benefit from the academic expertise at their disposal. it is also the philosophy of buckingham’s faculty to be available to students outside the scheduled tutorial times and to encourage good working relationships between staff and students.
assessment methods
the assessment of individual modules within each course varies according to the subject. assessment is usually by examination, assessed coursework, or a combination of the two. please check module information for more details.
preparation for work
all our degree courses combine academic challenge with the transferable skills that will stand you in good stead for future employment. many of our more vocationally-focused degrees offer the opportunity of work placements and experience in industry.
graduate employment
our graduates have gone on to further study at most of the world’s leading universities, including harvard, london, oxford and cambridge and secured jobs in senior positions around the world. among our alumni we have a graduate who became the head of his country’s civil service and one who became a leading formula one motor-racing driver. another secured a position as the minister of sabah and one female law graduate became the first british lawyer to become a french advocate.
| start | type | 1st year | total cost |
|---|---|---|---|
jan 2021 full-time 3 years | uk | £12,250 | £34,650 |
| eu | £12,250 | £34,650 | |
| int | £17,305 | £48,950 | |
sep 2021 full-time 3 years | uk | £9,450 | £34,650 |
| eu | £9,450 | £34,650 | |
| int | £15,120 | £55,440 |
*the university reserves the right to increase course fees annually in line with inflation linked to the retail price index (rpi) to take account of the university’s increased costs of delivering educational services. if the university intends to increase your course fees it will notify you via email of this as soon as reasonably practicable.
the following fee illustrations provide an insight into the cost savings which can be made by studying at the university of buckingham.
you may also find it useful to visit the following fee related information on our site:
discounts
students who graduate from the university and plan to continue their studies with a postgraduate degree at buckingham can benefit from a very generous automatic discount on their fees:
- 33%, those with a first class honours degree from buckingham
- 25%, those with a second class honours, upper division (2:1) degree from buckingham
scholarships
the university of buckingham bursary aims to support students on low incomes or from low income families. the bursary is worth £2000 per year and students receive this as a termly reduction in tuition fees (£500 reduction per term). read about the eligibility criteria and how to apply.
international students are able to benefit from an international law scholarship, worth up to 25% of the llb international fees.
details of other scholarships can be found on our main bursaries and scholarships page.
on-campus accommodation
we guarantee on-campus accommodation to all new students for their first four terms of study, as long as it is booked and paid for in good time, so you’re assured of a safe and secure home from home when you arrive at the university. most new students choose this option.
living on campus enables you to become involved in university activities, make friends, and integrate with the university community. for some of you this will be your first time in the uk; for others it will be the first time living away from home – and independence brings its challenges as well as its excitements. whatever your circumstances, we know how important it is for you to feel comfortable in your accommodation.
what’s included?
all our study bedrooms are fully furnished, centrally heated, and connected to the internet. with few exceptions they have a wash basin and small refrigerator. we have a large number of ensuite rooms, and are upgrading more rooms each year. there are shared kitchens for when you wish to cook for yourself.
find out more
if you’d like to find out more, visit our accommodation pages or get in touch with our accommodation team.
we recommend that all prospective students visit our campus if they are able to, and campus tours include a typical student room. arrange a tour via your admissions officer.
we welcome applications in two different ways – directly via our online application form or through ucas.
apply directly
apply online via our course pages:
- most flexible option
- apply until shortly before the course starts
- no application fees
- you can apply to us as an extra option alongside your ucas choices
you can apply directly through our website by clicking the ‘apply’ button at the bottom of the course page.
apply via ucas
you can easily make buckingham one of your ucas choices:
- you can apply to up to 5 choices
- the application and decision deadlines are set by ucas
- there is an application fee to ucas
our ucas code is b90. the university will be attending lots of ucas fairs throughout the year, take a look and see if we’ll be visiting a city near you.
if you’re interested in transferring to buckingham from another university then please get in touch to talk through your options.
help and support
if you need any help making your application or if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch using the form below, or by phone on +44 (0)1280 820227. we are available between 09:00 and 17:00, monday to friday.
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