Economics, Finance and Data Analytics Foundation Year
Our one-year, full-time Economics, Finance and Data Analytics Foundation Year aims to provide students with the essential skills and knowledge to progress onto a degree in one of our programmes in Economics.
What you will study
The foundation year in economics, finance and data analytics is designed to develop and enhance students’ qualitative and quantitative skills, ensuring a smooth transition to our undergraduate programmes while strengthening employability prospects.
The programme provides a strong grounding in core economic concepts and analytical frameworks. Students learn to analyse economic issues at both micro and macro levels, evaluate economic theories and policies in a global context, and interpret economic data using mathematical and analytical methods. The programme also develops key transferable and career skills, including critical thinking, research, problem-solving, teamwork, and clear communication, supported by project-based learning that builds academic confidence and independence.
All foundation year modules can be viewed on your degree page under ‘Course Structure’.
Teaching and learning
The foundation year in economics, finance and data analytics is designed to develop and enhance students’ qualitative and quantitative skills, ensuring a smooth transition to our undergraduate programmes while strengthening employability prospects.
The programme provides a strong grounding in core economic concepts and analytical frameworks. Students learn to analyse economic issues at both micro and macro levels, evaluate economic theories and policies in a global context, and interpret economic data using mathematical and analytical methods. The programme also develops key transferable and career skills, including critical thinking, research, problem-solving, teamwork, and clear communication, supported by project-based learning that builds academic confidence and independence.
All foundation year modules can be viewed on your degree page under ‘Course Structure’.
Day-to-day learning
The programme is designed to help students build core knowledge and essential skills through an interactive, engaging, and practical learning experience. Teaching is delivered through a mix of lectures, tutorials, workshops, computer-lab sessions, project work, and independent study.
Innovative and supportive teaching methods, including interactive learning and guided observation, promote student engagement and are supported by a range of online learning resources that complement and extend the taught material.
The teaching approaches used help students develop a strong understanding of the subject while building the skills needed for academic and professional success.
Assessment
Assessments are designed to support the application of economic knowledge to real-world challenges while developing critical thinking, communication, and practical skills. Through tutorials, peer review, class discussions, data exploration, case-study work, and engagement with economics and financial press outlets, students receive ongoing feedback to help refine their work, build confidence, and strengthen their academic skills.
Assessments are structured progressively to link theory with practice, preparing students for advancing to undergraduate studies and future professional success within a supportive and reflective learning environment.
Explore our courses
Visit our course pages for more information on the Economics, Finance and Data Analytics Foundation Year, including:
- Module details
- Entry requirements
- Fees and funding
- How to apply.
