Foundation of Economics
- Loughborough, United Kingdom
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Foundation
About the program
A 1-year course-based master programme in Economics at Memorial University.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Economics can develop the ability to analyse organisational and market information
- Evaluate financial and operational decisions
- Communicate recommendations and consider responsible business practices
- And apply advanced analytical or reflective approaches to complex work. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Economics Specialist
- Economics Associate
Curriculum
- Two semesters of coursework plus a research essay
- The thesis option is currently unavailable. Focus on applied economics areas such as environmental
- Natural resources
- International
- Monetary
- Public sector
- Welfare
- Labour and health economics. International applicants are urged to submit a GRE score.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Typical UCAS offer BBC at A level for UK applicants (international equivalents by country on the course page)
- Selection is usually on the UCAS application and evidence of sporting achievement.
- UK typical offer BBC at A level for the four elite-athlete foundation-year degrees
- International equivalents by country on the entry requirements pages.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 overall (6.0 in each element)
- TOEFL iBT 88 overall (21 in each section
- PTE Academic tests taken from 2026-01-21: 4.5 overall on the new scale
- Duolingo 4.5 Writing and Listening
- Cambridge 4.0 Speaking and Reading)
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts (if required)
- English Language Evidence (if applicable).
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements and sport suitability (email performancesport@lboro. Ac. Uk) on the course page. Apply through UCAS (institution code L79) with the course code on the page. Provide qualifications and evidence of sporting achievement. An interview may be required in exceptional cases. Accept the offer and meet its conditions.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £25,500 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £2,000 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Loughborough |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Economics |
| Department | Economics |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship consideration may depend on the specific program, Academic merit, Applicant status and available funding. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
13 Jan 2027
60 days left
Scholarships
Scholarship consideration may depend on the specific program, Academic merit, Applicant status and available funding.
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The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 13 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £25,500 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £2,000 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,683 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 overall (6.0 in each element), TOEFL iBT 88 overall (21 in each section, PTE Academic tests taken from 2026-01-21: 4.5 overall on the new scale, Duolingo 4.5 Writing and Listening, Cambridge 4.0 Speaking and Reading).
Scholarship consideration may depend on the specific program, Academic merit, Applicant status and available funding.