Economics with a Foundation Year, BSc (Hons)

COURSE OVERVIEW

Does working for a top financial brand excite you? Do you see yourself working for the likes of Barclays, HSBC or PwC?

The BSc Economics with a Foundation Year degree at Swansea University could help you achieve this.

If you don’t attain the necessary grades to enrol on to the BSc Economics course, the BSc Economics with a Foundation Year degree is for you.

The Foundation Year is an excellent pathway to gaining the required knowledge and skills in economics, before joining Year 1 students of the BSc Economics degree within the School of Management.

An Economics degree can help to unlock a huge variety of careers, from investment banking and management consultancy to politics and management roles in global organizations. Swansea University has an excellent reputation for producing elite graduates, many of whom have progressed to work with world-leading financial brands.

The Foundation Year is taught at The College, located next to the School of Management. Once you complete this year, you will move to the School of Management building for the remainder of your studies.

Our career support services include:

• Employability workshops, employers’ talks, bespoke events and careers fairs
• Individual advice and guidance from professionally qualified Careers Advisers
• Help with finding jobs, internships, work placements and volunteering opportunities
• Access to information resources on a wide range of career management topics
• Advice and guidance on postgraduate study and funding
• Funding to support student internship opportunities and Student Society/Club events.

We also provide help and advice for Swansea University Alumni up to two years after you graduate.