Economics with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) - 2026/7
Awarding body
University of Surrey
Teaching institute
University of Surrey
Framework
FHEQ Level 6
Final award and programme/pathway title
BSc (Hons) Economics with Foundation Year
Subsidiary award(s)
| Award | Title |
|---|---|
| Ord | Economics with Foundation Year |
| DipHE | Economics with Foundation Year |
| CertHE | Economics with Foundation Year |
Professional recognition
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.
Modes of study
| Route code | Credits and ECTS Credits | |
| Full-time | ULC10011 | 360 credits and 180 ECTS credits |
| Full-time with PTY | ULC10022 | 480 credits and 240 ECTS credits |
QAA Subject benchmark statement (if applicable)
Other internal and / or external reference points
For further information relating to FHEQ levels 4, 5 and 6 and the professional training year, including learning outcomes, aims and module information please view the BSc (Hons) Economics programme specification.
Faculty and Department / School
Faculty of Arts, Business and Social Sciences - Economics
Programme Leader
LAZOPOULOS Ioannis (Economics)
Date of production/revision of spec
15/11/2024
Educational aims of the programme
- providing students with knowledge in economic, business and management concepts, theories, ideas and tools and their application
- developing in students the ability to apply the knowledge and skills they have acquired to the solution of theoretical and applied problems in business and economics
- equipping students with appropriate tools of analysis to tackle issues and problems associated with business and economic policy-making in a global context
- providing students with analytical skills and an ability to develop simplifying frameworks for studying the real world
- embedding higher order mathematical and numerical skills
- fostering an understanding of differing approaches to the analysis of economic phenomena
- developing in students an ability to interpret real world economic events and critically assess a range of types of evidence
- providing students with a knowledge of ethical frameworks and their repercussions for decision making
- developing in students, through the study of business and economics, a range of generic skills that will be of value in employment and self-employment
Programme learning outcomes
| Attributes Developed | Awards | Ref. | |
| Key economics and business concepts and theories | K | ||
| Essential functions within organisations | K | ||
| Models and approaches which facilitate decision making and application to real world contexts | K | ||
| Different influences upon decision making (including ethical factors) | K | ||
| Awareness of the international business environment and current economic trends | K | ||
| The impact of historical, cultural, political and socio-economic factors on different economies | K | ||
| Interpretation of data in order to compare and contrast the economic performance of nations and organisations | K | ||
| Characteristics of entrepreneurship | K | ||
| Commercial awareness and business acumen | K | ||
| Analyse, interpret and synthesise information | C | ||
| Critical analysis | C | ||
| Research skills | C | ||
| Data interpretation | C | ||
| Reflective learning incorporating feedback | C | ||
| Demonstrate independent learning | C | ||
| Mathematical and numerical skills development | C | ||
| Presentation skills | C | ||
| Academic writing | C | ||
| Referencing | C | ||
| Real world application | C | ||
| Communication | P | ||
| Teamwork | P | ||
| Creative problem solving and decision making | P | ||
| Capacity to work independently | P | ||
| Computing and numerical skills | P | ||
| Time management | P | ||
| Leadership | P | ||
| Entrepreneurial thinking | P | ||
| Commercial awareness | P | ||
| Resilience | P | ||
| The skills referenced above will be taught and developed on the foundation year and, due to the nature of the qualification, the emphasis will be on identifying the transferable characteristics of such skills for use in a variety of future pathways including level 4 study and employability. | T |
Attributes Developed
C - Cognitive/analytical
K - Subject knowledge
T - Transferable skills
P - Professional/Practical skills
Programme structure
Full-time
This Bachelor's Degree (Honours) programme is studied full-time over four academic years, consisting of a Foundation Year and 360 credits (120 credits at FHEQ levels 4, 5 and 6). All modules are based on a 15-credit tariff
Possible exit awards include:
- Bachelor's Degree (Ordinary) (300 credits)
- Diploma of Higher Education (240 credits)
- Certificate of Higher Education (120 credits)
Full-time with PTY
This Bachelor's Degree (Honours) programme is studied full-time over five academic years, consisting of a Foundation Year, an optional professional training year and 360 credits (120 credits at FHEQ levels 4, 5 and 6). All modules are based on a 15-credit tariff
Possible exit awards include:
- Bachelor's Degree (Ordinary) (300 credits)
- Diploma of Higher Education (240 credits)
- Certificate of Higher Education (120 credits)
Programme Adjustments (if applicable)
N/A
Modules
Year 0 - FHEQ Level 3
Module Selection for Year 0 - FHEQ Level 3
For further information on FHEQ levels 4, 5 and 6 please view the programme specification for the full-time BSc (Hons) Economics programme.
Year 0 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 3
Module Selection for Year 0 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 3
For further information on FHEQ levels 4, 5 and 6 and professional training year please view the programme specification for the full-time with PTY BSc (Hons) Economics programme.
Opportunities for placements / work related learning / collaborative activity
| Associate Tutor(s) / Guest Speakers / Visiting Academics | N | |
| Professional Training Year (PTY) | N | |
| Placement(s) (study or work that are not part of PTY) | N | |
| Clinical Placement(s) (that are not part of the PTY scheme) | N | |
| Study exchange (Level 5) | N | |
| Dual degree | N |
Other information
The Foundation Year is effectively Year Zero of an undergraduate programme. It will be made up of five separate compulsory modules, three at 15 credits, one at 30 credits and one year-long module at 45 credits. Students will be full-time and will be expected to achieve 50% to pass. For progression they will need to achieve 50%. Taught aspects will include lectures, seminars, workshops and guest lectures and an experiential workshop. There will be no formal award on completion but a letter will be supplied outlining personal and academic development across the year.
Quality assurance
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Please note that the information detailed within this record is accurate at the time of publishing and may be subject to change. This record contains information for the most up to date version of the programme / module for the 2026/7 academic year.