The BA Economics with International Foundation Year at the University of Reading is your pathway to understanding the intricate forces that shape global markets and economies. This undergraduate programme is ideal if you are an international student seeking to build a strong foundation in economic principles, mathematical tools, and analytical thinking before embarking on a full degree. You will explore core concepts in microeconomics and macroeconomics, alongside applied economics and policy, preparing you to critically assess economic performance and government interventions. Gain essential quantitative methods and data analysis skills to effectively engage with economic challenges.
This full-time, on-campus degree is studied over four years, including a preparatory foundation year designed to equip you with the necessary academic and study skills. Each year builds upon the last, progressing from introductory principles to intermediate microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics, with opportunities to specialise in areas like behavioural economics, financial economics, or environmental economics. You will develop your research capabilities through a substantial dissertation in your final year, working closely with academic experts. Upon graduation, you will be well-prepared for diverse career paths in finance, policy, international development, and economic analysis.