BSc (Hons) ECONOMICS (WITH PLACEMENT) (WITH FOUNDATION YEAR)

London South Bank University

United Kingdom, London

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London South Bank University

United Kingdom , London

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Southwark

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines24-Sep-2026

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 16,500 / year(s)

Next Intake 24-Sep-2026

BSc (Hons) ECONOMICS (WITH PLACEMENT) (WITH FOUNDATION YEAR)

About

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.

Why Economics at LSBU?

puzzle-piece: Economics at LSBU is ranked 6th in the UK (Guardian League Table, 2025).
heartbeat: We are the top ranked non-Russell Group University in the UK second only to LSE in London in Economics (Guardian League Table, 2025).
bar-chart: Highly commended for Outstanding Support for Students (Times Higher Education Awards, 2024.)
users: Our graduates are currently working at major companies, including Warner Brothers Discovery, BNP Paribas CIB, Hitachi Global and Venture Capital.
star-o: 100% of students feel that the teaching staff supported their learning (National Student Survey, 2025).
level-up: We are a member institution of the Business Graduates Association (BGA), sister brand of AMBA.
check-circle: We hold Centre of Excellence status with the IOEE, recognised for work in Entrepreneurship and business practice
bar-chart: Access to the software widely used in industry: Stata, Bloomberg, Excel and more.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry Level Requirements

Need further information? Call us on 0800 923 8888 to discuss entry requirements.

In order to be considered for entry to the course(s) applicants will be required to have the following qualifications:

L2 maths
A Level DD or:
BTEC National Diploma MPP or:
Access to HE qualifications with Pass or:
Equivalent Level 3 qualifications worth 64 UCAS points.
Applicants must hold 5 GCSEs A-C including English and Maths, or equivalent (reformed GCSEs grade 4 or above).
We welcome equivalent qualifications from around the world.

We welcome equivalent qualifications from around the world.

English language qualifications for international students: IELTS score of 6.0 or Cambridge Proficiency or Advanced Grade C.

Career

Careers

Employability Service

We are University of the Year for Graduate Employment for the second year in a row - The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018, 2019.

At LSBU, we want to set you up for a successful career. During your studies – and for two years after you graduate – you’ll have access to our Employability Service, which includes:

An online board where you can see a wide range of placements: part-time, full-time or voluntary. You can also drop in to see our Job Shop advisers, who are always available to help you take the next step in your search.
Our Careers Gym offering group workshops on CVs, interview techniques and finding work experience, as well as regular presentations from employers across a range of sectors.