Overview

This Foundation Year programme prepares international students for progression onto a full BA Economics degree at the University of Reading. It combines academic English development, study skills training, and an introduction to core economic concepts, giving students a solid grounding before they begin undergraduate-level study. The course is designed for those who meet the academic potential for degree study but require additional preparation in language, methods, or subject knowledge.

What You'll Learn

• Foundational principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics

• Basic quantitative and mathematical methods used in economic analysis

• Academic English skills for reading, writing, and presenting in an economics context

• Study skills including essay writing, critical thinking, and research techniques

• An introduction to how economic theory relates to real-world issues and data

• Preparation for the academic expectations of undergraduate study in the UK

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, students will be able to interpret and discuss fundamental economic concepts and models with confidence. They will have developed the academic English proficiency needed to engage with degree-level texts, lectures, and assessments. Students will be able to apply basic quantitative techniques to simple economic problems and communicate their reasoning clearly in written and spoken form. They will also have strengthened their independent study skills, including planning, researching, and structuring academic work, equipping them to transition smoothly into the first year of the BA Economics degree.