Course Overview

Our BA International Economics (including the foundation year) is open to Home and EU students. It will be suitable for you if your academic qualifications do not yet meet our entrance requirements for the three-year version of this course and you want a program that increases your subject knowledge as well as improves your English language and academic skills.

This four-year course includes a foundation year (Year Zero), followed by a further three years of study. During your Year Zero, you study four academic subjects relevant to your chosen course as well as a compulsory English language and academic skills module.

You are an Essex student from day one, a member of our global community-based at the most internationally diverse campus university in the UK.

After successful completion of Year Zero in our Essex Pathways Department, you progress to complete your course with our Department of Economics. Our course gives you a solid grounding in economics with a focus on international areas such as world trade, world economy, international monetary relations, and the flow of trade and assets between countries

General Eligibility

UK and EU applicants:

• All applications for degree courses with a foundation year (Year Zero) will be considered individually, whether you

• think you might not have the grades to enter the first year of a degree course;

• have non-traditional qualifications or experience (e.g. you haven’t studied A-levels or a BTEC);

• are returning to university after some time away from education; or

• are looking for more support during the transition into university study.

• Standard offer:

• Our standard offer is 72 UCAS tariff points from at lest two full A-levels, or equivalent.

• Examples of the above tariff may include:

• A-levels: DDD

• BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: MMP

• T-levels: Pa,ss with E in core

• For this course all applicants must also hold GCSE Maths at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent). We may be able to consider a pass in Level 2 Functional Skills Maths where you cannot the meet the requirements for Maths at GCSE level. However, you are advised to try to retake GCSE Mathematics if possible as this will better prepare you for university study and future employment.

• If you are unsure whether you meet the entry criteria, please get in touch for advice.

• Mature applicants and non-traditional academic backgrounds:

• We welcome applications from mature students (over 21) and studentwho s with non-traditional academic backgrounds (might not have gone on from school to take level 3 qualifications). We will consider your educational and employment history, along with your personal statement and reference, to gain a rounded view of your suitability for the course.

• You will still need to meet our GCSE requirements.

International & EU entry requirements

We accept a wide range of qualifications from applicants studying in the EU and other countries. Get in touch with any questions you may have about the qualifications we accept. Remember to tell us about the qualifications you have already completed or are currently taking.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week.

Language Requirement

• IELTS 5.5 overall.