BSc Economics (Dubai)

with Integrated Foundation Year

Start date
September 2024
Duration
4 academic years
Campus
Dubai
Course Type
Undergraduate, Foundation, Single Honours
Fees

For 2024-2025 entry
The Foundation Year of your programme is AED 106,592. 
Following successful Foundation Year completion the tuition fee is AED 114,602 per year of study.

Fees can be paid in instalments. 
Scholarships available 

The Integrated BSc Economics Foundation Course in Dubai is an exciting chance to explore some of the increasingly prominent economics issues affecting 21st-century political and current affairs.

This programme is accredited by the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Education

Why study this course?

  • Economics is an intellectually engaging subject that builds important skills in maths and statistical data, which will make you a highly sought-after graduate with a significant advantage in the jobs market. 
  • We are one of a handful of business schools in the UK that holds the prestigious ‘triple-crown’ accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the Association of MBAs (AMBA) and the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS).
  • Our strong links with industry mean that rigorous undergraduate academic study is combined with a real practical focus, leading to excellent job opportunities for our students.
  • Ranked 3rd most targeted university of top UK employers (High Fliers Research 2023).

Your programme of study

Foundation year

Designed for international students who require a preparatory year prior to undergraduate study, our the foundation year  is equivalent in learning to year 13 of the UK education system. We will ensure you're fully prepared for your undergraduate programme, immersing you in the university environment and giving you dedicated support in your first year in Dubai.

Successful completion of the foundation year will also guarantee you progression onto the Economics BSc (Hons) programme.  *You will need 100 credits, an average of at least 60%, at least 60% in Academic English and Study Skills and at least 65% in Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics.

The BSc Economics programme

In your first two years of study you will focus on core theory, applied economics and quantitative techniques. This provides you with the key skills needed to be an economist. In your final year you will have the chance to focus on areas that reflect your interests and take advantage of the specialist research conducted by our staff.   

Economics is the course most suited for pursuing a career in Finance and every module has helped prepare me in one way or another. Whether it be microeconomic theory in relation to how firms and industries operate to Excel and computer skills I developed across the three years.

Jordan O'Donoghue, Economics Student

Modules

Foundation year

  • Academic English and study skills or Advanced Academic English and study skills or Advanced Academic Skills
  • Business and the Market
  • Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
  • Introduction to Psychology 1 

BSc Economics

First year

Like all UAE Ministry of Education Higher Education Institutions we also run the compulsory modules listed below. These modules are designed to support talented graduates in the region, with the skills to aid and further employability. 

  • Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Sustainability (EIS)
  • Arabic Language 1

Find out more about EIS and Arabic modules 

Please note these modules must be completed and passed, in addition to your core programme modules, during the course of your degree.  For further information on these modules please contacts us on dubai@contacts.bham.ac.uk

Second Year

Third Year


Please note: The modules listed on the website for this programme are regularly reviewed to ensure they are up-to-date and informed by the latest research and teaching methods. On rare occasions, we may need to make unexpected changes to compulsory modules; in this event we will contact offer holders as soon as possible to inform or consult them as appropriate.

Fees

Fees for 2024 - 2025 entry

The Foundation Year of your programme is AED 106,592. 
Following successful Foundation Year completion the tuition fee is AED 114,602 per year of study.

Scholarships

We have a number of scholarships available. Find out more.

How To Apply

To find out more information about our application process please visit our 'How to apply page' before starting your application.

International Requirements


How you will learn

You will be taught by an international faculty who research across all major areas of economics, using a combination of lectures and tutorials. We have staff working on Environmental Economics, Economic Theory, Development and International Economics, Macroeconomics, Monetary Economics, Banking and Financial Economics. 

Contact hours

Modules will be taught in blocks over 30 hours per week. The remainder of the working week consists of self-guided study based on degree programme content and requirements of specific modules.

How you'll be assessed

Your modules will be assessed using a combination of coursework, exams and tests, the mix of which will be dependent upon the modules you choose. All work on the Economics BSc integrated foundation course will be assessed via unseen written examinations, coursework and problem sets.

A degree in Economics provides the skills required for a very wide range of careers. These skills are useful in the financial sector, general commerce, public sector, journalism and education to name but a few. Many employers will value the training that an Economics degree provides. The University of Birmingham is known to produce high quality graduates, therefore students are in high demand when they have completed their study.

Your Birmingham Degree

Your Birmingham degree is evidence of your ability to succeed in a demanding academic environment. Employers target Birmingham students for their drive, diversity, communication and problem-solving skills, their team-working abilities and cultural awareness, and our graduate employment statistics have continued to climb at a rate well above national trends.