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Bachelor of Economics and Finance with International Foundation Year in January Entry
- Reading, United Kingdom
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
The four-year version of Economics and Finance with an integrated International Foundation Year.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1.5 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge in Economics and Finance with International Foundation Year in January Entry
- Analyse relevant concepts and communicate evidence-informed conclusions.
Career outcomes
- Banker
- Investment analyst
- Adviser
- Economist with the Government Economic Service or consultancies such as PwC and KPMG
- Finance
- Business
- Marketing
- Publishing
- Public relations and media
Curriculum
- This version starts with an International Foundation Year before the degree modules. The programme includes core economics modules together with finance-oriented options such as fintech and cryptocurrencies
- Economics of banking and economics of sport and games. Students are taught by economics staff and financial markets experts from the ICMA Centre at Henley Business School.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Entry for students who do not meet direct-entry requirements
- UKVI IELTS 5.5 with no component below 5.5 for most courses
- Successful completion of the International Foundation Year guarantees progression to year one of the degree if the department progression requirements are met.
Accepted academic background
A levels, IB, BTEC or equivalent international secondary qualification, Applicants without UK-equivalent qualifications may need the International Foundation Programme
Language tests
- IELTS IFY: IELTS 5.5 overall (no skill below 5.5)
- TOEFL iBT UKVI SELT for visa
- PTE Academic IELTS 6.5 overall (no element below 5.5)
- Duolingo TOEFL iBT 88 (17 Listening
- Cambridge 17 Writing
Documents you’ll need
- Personal Statement
- Academic Reference
How to apply
- Review the degree entry requirements and UCAS application deadlines. Submit the undergraduate application through UCAS. Enter academic qualifications and provide any required personal statement or reference. Supply English-language evidence and additional programme documents when requested. Track the application and respond to the university’s offer. Meet the offer conditions and complete enrollment.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £23,850 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Whiteknights campus, Reading |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Global Academy |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1.5 years |
| Scholarship note | University of Reading offers competitive international undergraduate scholarships, Including subject-restricted schemes. Eligibility depends on the student’s course, Nationality and academic merit, Not all programmes qualify. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is £23,850 GBP per year. The estimated living cost is £19,646 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS IFY: IELTS 5.5 overall (no skill below 5.5), TOEFL iBT UKVI SELT for visa, PTE Academic IELTS 6.5 overall (no element below 5.5), Duolingo TOEFL iBT 88 (17 Listening, Cambridge 17 Writing.