Study Economics with foundation year at Coventry University in the UK, School of Economics, Finance and Accounting

Economics with foundation year

UK

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What will I learn?

The foundation year of this Coventry University degree will be delivered from our CU Coventry campus. Course delivery from year 1 of the degree onwards will be from Coventry University campus.Shape the future with our industry-focused economics degree. It combines practical, industry-relevant insights and analytical skills, preparing graduates for high-impact careers in policy, finance or corporate strategy.Foundation yearThe foundation year aims to provide a credible broad-based preparatory course that will equip you with the necessary skills and competencies to study at degree level.Degree* This course is designed for students eager to understand how economics shapes policy, markets and financial systems. * Learn economic theory, data analysis, international trade, digital economics, behavioural economics and health economics.* Gain core expertise in microeconomics, macroeconomics, contemporary topics in economics, public economics, policy analysis and quantitative methods.* Apply theory to real-world challenges in business, international trade and policy.* Develop critical thinking and analytical skills sought by top employers.* Hone industry-relevant skills through economics games, specialist econometrics training and research support in our Economics Lab.4 **Why study this course*** Tailor your studies as our wide range of economics and finance degrees share a common first year and aim to offer you opportunities to achieve a thorough grounding in economic and financial concepts and principles.* Explore both microeconomics and macroeconomics with extensive exposure to how national economies, businesses and other organisations operate in a global context. Learn alternative schools of economic thoughts and contrast heterodox approaches with the orthodox mainstream of economic theory.* Build industry insight, learn from experienced staff and hear from industry professionals who, in the past, have included speakers from HM Treasury, Lloyds Bank, Barclays and the European Commission. (Staff may be subject to change).* Develop practical skills in our Bloomberg Trading Floor featuring 42 dual screen Bloomberg terminals (subject to availability).* Access maths and statistics support via our sigma centre through drop-in sessions and bookable appointments with experienced tutors.See our website for further details.

Which department am I in?

School of Economics, Finance and Accounting

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£16,800.00 (US$ 21,696) per year
The average student living cost in the Midlands is £822 a month, comfortably one of the cheapest regions in the UK.

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

November 2026

Venue

CU Coventry

8 Mile Lane,

Coventry,

West Midlands,

CV1 2TU, CENTRAL ENGLAND, United Kingdom

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£16,800.00 (US$ 21,696) per year
The average student living cost in the Midlands is £822 a month, comfortably one of the cheapest regions in the UK.

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Coventry (Main Campus)

Priory Street,

Coventry,

West Midlands,

CV1 5FB, CENTRAL ENGLAND, United Kingdom

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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