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York St John University · Undergraduate
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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: L2N8
Economics with Foundation Year
York St John UniversityYork, England
4 yearsDuration
£14,000Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
71%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by York St John University, the BSc (Hons) Economics with Foundation Year provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in York, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. This Economics BSc (Hons) course focuses on practical expertise. It will provide you with a firm understanding of the interaction of crime, fiscal and monetary policy, political issues, international constrains and role of happiness in economy. You will develop a solid knowledge of the foundations in econometrics modelling as well as other critical areas. International tuition fees are £14,000 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £20,000 within three years, and a 95% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Foundation Mathematics and Statistics
Principles of Microeconomics
Principles of Macroeconomics
Econometrics and Data Analysis
Money
Banking and Monetary Policy
Crime
Law and Economics
International Economics and Trade
Behavioural Economics and Wellbeing
UCAS Code:L2N8
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 48 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£14,000
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£56,000
Home Student Fee
£9,790
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 — York St John University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £22,500 | £24,000 | £27,000 |
| 3 years | £15,000 | £20,000 | £23,500 |
| 5 years | £17,000 | £21,500 | £29,000 |
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▼ 37% below UK average salary
This course
£20,000
UK average
£32,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ 33% below UK average salary
This course
£21,500
UK average
£32,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £1,500 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: CAH15). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
70%Working
15%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
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
74%
Overall
Teaching on my course
71%Learning opportunities
72%Assessment and feedback
69%Academic support
77%Organisation and management
73%Learning resources
92%Student voice
64%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About York St John University
York St John University offers Economics with Foundation Year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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