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International Undergraduate Tuition Fee Waiver
University of Leicester · Undergraduate
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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: NL99
Economics and Accounting with foundation year
University of LeicesterLeicester, England
0 yearsDuration
£17,750Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
82%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by University of Leicester, the BSc (Hons) Economics and Accounting with foundation year provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in business and management. Based in Leicester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application. Our degree will give you the opportunity to study two interrelated subjects, providing you with a comprehensive knowledge of the key areas of economics and accounting. You will be introduced to techniques of accounting, such as financial reporting, management accounting, auditing and taxation. If you choose to take our Economics and Accounting with Foundation Year BSc, you will have the opportunity to gain exemptions from certain professional exams through CIMA, ACCA, ACA (offered by the ICAEW) and ICAS giving you a head-start in a career in accountancy. International tuition fees are £17,750 per year, home/UK fees are £5,760 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 95% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £27,500 within three years, and a 85% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Foundation Mathematics for Business
English Language and Academic Skills
Introduction to Financial Accounting
Principles of Economics
Management Accounting Fundamentals
Business Law and Regulation
Quantitative Methods for Business
Professional Skills and Development
UCAS Code:NL99
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BCC |
| International Baccalaureate | 26 points Should include maths and English as below if GCSE qualifications are not held. minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B grade 4 in SL/3 in HL Maths Analysis and Approach, or grade 5 in SL Maths/4 in HL Application and Interpretation |
| UCAS Points | 104 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 61 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£17,750
per year
Total Course Cost (12 months)£17,750
Home Student Fee
£5,760
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Leicester
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £24,000 | £28,000 | £32,000 |
| 3 years | £22,500 | £27,500 | £36,500 |
| 5 years | £29,500 | £39,500 | £51,500 |
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▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£27,500
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 41% above UK average salary
This course
£39,500
UK average
£28,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £12,000 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
50%Working
15%Studying
15%Seeking Work
65%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 area averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
84%
Overall
Teaching on my course
82%Learning opportunities
85%Assessment and feedback
82%Academic support
87%Organisation and management
85%Learning resources
89%Student voice
79%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
87%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: Subject-group average for this provider
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