Economics and Finance with a Foundation Year, BSc (Hons)

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Course Overview

Do you see yourself in a senior finance role within an international organisation? Do you want to play a pivotal role in the success of a large business? 

The BSc Economics and Finance with a Foundation Year degree at Swansea University could help you achieve this.

If you don’t attain the necessary grades to enrol on to the BSc Economics and Finance course, the BSc Economics and Finance with a Foundation Year degree is for you.

The Foundation Year is an excellent pathway to gaining the required knowledge and skills in economics and finance, before joining Year 1 students of the BSc Economics and Finance degree within the School of Social Sciences.

Blending core elements of economics and finance, this degree provides a comprehensive understanding of modern economics and its application within the financial industry. The chance to concentrate on specialist areas such as corporate finance will develop your appreciation of the relationship between economic analysis and financial operations.

Why Economics and Finance with a Foundation Year at Swansea?

Economics at Swansea is ranked:

  • 17th for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2025)

At Swansea you can:

  • Tailor your course to suit your interests and career goals and choose from a huge selection of optional modules
  • Get a real-world know-how from our world-leading lecturers with unrivalled experience in both industry and academia
  • Be part of a diverse student body from over 60 different countries

Your Economics and Finance with a Foundation Year Experience

The BSc Economics and Finance with a Foundation Year degree at Swansea University is a flexible degree with the chance to study abroad for a year, or work in industry for a year. This can give you a real competitive advantage and will broaden your horizons when it comes to seeking employment.

Early teaching delivers a comprehensive base of knowledge encompassing micro and macro-economics, statistics, finance, accounting and methodology. 

In later years you have greater module choice, covering specialist areas of economic development and mathematics.

Economics and Finance with a Foundation Year Employment Opportunities

As a graduate from Swansea, you will find yourself in a great position to secure financially rewarding employment.

Whether you target the pressured energy of a trading floor or the credibility of becoming an authority on business trends, this degree will make you a strong candidate for any graduate employer. Your future job title could be any of the following:

  • Economist
  • Analyst, Researcher
  • Government Adviser
  • Financial Analyst
  • Econometrician

Modules

Early studies give you a solid foundation in microeconomics, macroeconomics, finance, accounting and current issues. In later years you can focus your studies by selecting from different specialist module choices according to your chosen career, as detailed below.

Economics and Finance with a Foundation Year, BSc (Hons)