BSc Economics (with Foundation Year)
What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 97%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 97%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 25%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Finance Professionals: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 190 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 77%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.
- Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations.
- Accredited by the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Economics (with Foundation Year) at London South Bank University earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £36,000. The £27,500 median after five years is £21,000 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Economics (with Foundation Year) at London South Bank University do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Economics (with Foundation Year) at London South Bank University?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Economics (with Foundation Year) at London South Bank University?
The average entrant had 54 UCAS points.
Is BSc Economics (with Foundation Year) at London South Bank University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route. Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations. Accredited by the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM).
How many students continue on BSc Economics (with Foundation Year) at London South Bank University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.