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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: L10F
Economics and Finance with Foundation Year
University of DerbyDerby, England
4 yearsDuration
£16,900Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
91%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in business and management with the BSc (Hons) Economics and Finance with Foundation Year at University of Derby. Based in Derby, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. BSc (Hons) Economics and Finance with Foundation Year This degree offers you the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence before you advance to stage one of your honours degree. Why choose this course? We foster your ability to apply economic and financial theory, perspectives and approaches to complex real-world problems. You’ll cover the performance of different economies worldwide, a broad range of microeconomic and macroeconomic issues, quantitative methods, computing techniques and business performance concepts. International tuition fees are £16,900 per year, home/UK fees are £5,760 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £21,000 within three years, a 80% continuation rate, and 90% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
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Opportunities and experiences
UCAS Code:L10F
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | DDD |
| UCAS Points | 72 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£16,900
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£67,600
Home Student Fee
£5,760
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees stated for 2026/27 academic year
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Derby
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £23,000 | £25,000 | £29,000 |
| 3 years | £17,500 | £21,000 | £26,500 |
| 5 years | £21,500 | £26,500 | £33,500 |
UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 25% below UK average salary
This course
£21,000
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£28,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH17-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
80%Working
10%Studying
5%Work & Study
45%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
89%
Overall
Teaching on my course
91%Learning opportunities
86%Assessment and feedback
87%Academic support
89%Organisation and management
89%Learning resources
97%Student voice
87%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
60%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About University of Derby
University of Derby offers Economics and Finance with Foundation Year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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