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University of Reading · Undergraduate
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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: L1F2
Economics with International Foundation Year (January entry)
University of ReadingReading, England
4 yearsDuration
£23,000Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
82%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the BA (Hons) Economics with International Foundation Year (January entry) at University of Reading. Based in Reading, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Our BA Economics with International Foundation Year course focuses on how economic tools can be applied to different markets and situations. This programme is designed for international students. If you want to study economics at a British university but don’t have the correct qualifications, our four-year BA Economics with International Foundation Year programme enables you to undertake an undergraduate economics degree. International tuition fees are £23,000 per year, home/UK fees are £23,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 5.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 85% student satisfaction rating, a 84% continuation rate, and 90% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Foundation Mathematics for Economics
English Language and Academic Writing
Introduction to Microeconomics
Introduction to Macroeconomics
Quantitative Methods and Statistics
Principles of Business and Management
Economic History and Development
Study Skills and University Transition
UCAS Code:L1F2
Academic Year:2027-28 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| International Baccalaureate | 24 points |
| UCAS Points | 72 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 69 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£23,000
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£92,000
Home Student Fee
£23,000
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 Reading
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £26,000 | £28,000 | £32,000 |
| 3 years | £26,000 | £32,500 | £40,000 |
| 5 years | £32,500 | £43,500 | £57,500 |
UK subject average: £32,000 — 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
£32,500
UK average
£32,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 36% above UK average salary
This course
£43,500
UK average
£32,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £11,000 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-02-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
80%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
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
78%
Overall
Teaching on my course
82%Learning opportunities
76%Assessment and feedback
74%Academic support
89%Organisation and management
81%Learning resources
81%Student voice
66%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
83%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About University of Reading
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