University of WolverhamptonBusiness & Management

BSc (Hons) Economics and Finance

Undergraduate
4 years
Starts January / May / September
City Campus
Scholarship up to £5,000
Integrated CAS

Tuition / year£17,600£12,600 after a scholarship of up to £5,000 EntryIELTS 5.5 (5.5 in each part)Choose a nationality to see the requirement for your country Apply by4 Dec 2026January 2027 intake · 19 days left

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Study route

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Overview

The programme at a glance

BSc (Hons) Economics and Finance is an undergraduate programme at University of Wolverhampton, 3 years in total for the degree. You can join it through 2 study routes: International Foundation Programme and Direct Entry (Undergraduate). Courses start in January, May and September.

Time to graduate

4years

Foundation

Ways to start

2study routes

Pick one below

Starts

Jan · May · Sep

January and May and September

Good to know

Age
Minimum age January: 18 · Must be 18 by the start of the course; May: 18 · Must be 18 by the start of the course; September: 17 · Must turn 18 by 31 December

Ways to start

Choose a study route: every fee, date and requirement on this page follows it.

Where this degree can take you

Accounting, Finance & Economics. A degree in accounting, finance or economics builds strong skills in numbers, analysis and decision-making that employers in every sector need.

Accountant
Financial Analyst
Auditor
Investment Analyst
Tax Advisor
Bank Manager
Economist
Risk Analyst
Financial Controller
Credit Analyst
Actuarial Assistant
Business Consultant

Examples only. Careers depend on the degree, grades and experience.

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Work after study

Partners from football to Morgan cars

Named by the university for placements, mentoring and work experience

Wolverhampton WanderersWest Bromwich AlbionWalsall FCDWF LLPMorgan Motor Cars

Graduate visa

18 months

Graduate visa for applications from 1 January 2027, to work or look for work in the UK

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Careers support

3 years

of full careers services after graduating

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Graduate outcomes

Guaranteed placement

opportunity for on-campus undergraduates starting from September 2026: in person, online or a live project

Source

From the university's own pages. Named employers are not job offers.

Entry requirements

What the student needs

For the International Foundation Programme. Choose the nationality to see the requirement for that country first.

English language

IELTS 5.5 overall

5.5 in each partor one of 12 other accepted tests

Minimum age

January 18 · May 18 · September 17

Must be 18 by the start of the course; Must turn 18 by 31 December

Student's qualification

Pick the country or curriculum the student studied: the checklist below is what this route asks for.

Choose the country or curriculum the student studied to see the requirement.

English test

This route accepts 13 English tests. The required score updates for the test you choose.

Required score

Overall Score of 5.5 with no component less than 5.5

Fees & scholarships

What it costs

Tuition for the International Foundation Programme, the scholarship and the payment plan. You always pay the university in GBP.

First year after scholarship

£12,600

if the full scholarship is awarded

You pay£12,60072%
Scholarship£5,00028%

Tuition fee

£17,600per year

Scholarship

Up to £5,000

Awarded by the university

Progression scholarshipUp to £2,000 per year once the student moves on to the degree.

Payment plan

Choose the student's nationality to see the payment plan. Each country has its own plan, so only the plan for the student's country is shown.

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Early payment discount

£400 off (full payment by 17th Dec 2026, January intake)

Progression scholarship

Up to £2,000 Per Year

Progression scholarship

Up to £2,000 Per Year

Student insurance

£244.47

Required by Malvern, not included in the tuition fee. Buy it through Malvern and pay it with your fees, or use your own cover and show proof.

Flywire (Wolverhampton International Study Centre)

Pay only after you receive your offer. You will need your student ID / reference number from the offer letter. Check the amount on the offer letter before paying.

Pay online

Money to show for the Student visa

Outside London campus (City Campus). UK visa rules ask the student to show unpaid first-year tuition plus living costs, held for 28 days. Answer the questions: the total updates as you go.

Visa application date

Is the scholarship shown on the CAS?

Who is paying?

Tuition already paid (£)

The money must be held for 28 consecutive days, ending no more than 31 days before the visa application.
Students on taught courses, including taught master's and Pre-Master's, can't bring family members (dependants), unless they are government-sponsored on a course longer than 6 months.
Monthly living-cost rates: £1,171 for applications before 29 Nov 2026, then £1,203. Always confirm on GOV.UK.

Structure & dates

How the studies run

1 year → Year 1 of the degree · Total 4 years

Foundation
1 year
Degree
Year 1
Graduate
in 4 years

Journey to graduation

Start Jan 2027Graduate around Jun 2030

International Foundation Programme · Jan 2027 – Jul 2027£12,600 net
£17,600 − £5,000 scholarship
Degree year 1 · Sept 2027 – Aug 2028£15,600 net
£17,600 − £2,000 scholarship
Degree year 2 · Sept 2028 – Aug 2029£15,600 net
£17,600 − £2,000 scholarship
Degree year 3 · Sept 2029 – Jun 2030£15,600 net
£17,600 − £2,000 scholarship

Estimated tuition to graduation

£59,400

An estimate from today's fees. Degree fees can rise each year, and progression scholarships depend on meeting the university's conditions. Living costs are not included.

January intake

Application Deadline
4th Dec 2026
Deposit Deadline
7th Dec 2026
PCI Deadline
9th Dec 2026
CAS Request Deadline
17th Dec 2026

Choose the nationality to see these dates together with the payments for that country.

Deadlines can close early when places fill. Apply as soon as the student has their documents.

Visa and next steps

Integrated CAS

One CAS and one Student visa cover the pathway programme and the degree, so the student doesn’t need a new CAS or visa to progress (subject to meeting the progression requirements).

Apply
Get an offer
Pay the deposit
Receive the CAS
Apply for the visa
Arrive in the UK

Apply for the Student visa Find the visa centre Money you need (GOV.UK)

Work and stay after your studies

Integrated CAS: one CAS and one Student visa cover the pathway programme and the degree, so the student doesn’t need a new CAS or visa to progress (subject to meeting the progression requirements).
Please note: this is general information, not immigration advice. Always check GOV.UK and the university.
Part-time work: up to 20 hours a week in term time from day one, because the Integrated CAS covers the pathway and the degree (degree level). Full-time work is allowed in official holidays.
Graduate visa: stay and work in the UK after graduating, 18 months for bachelor's and master's graduates applying from 1 January 2027 (3 years after a PhD).
Health surcharge: the Immigration Health Surcharge is paid with the visa application Per Year of the visa. Check the current amount

Applying for the visa

Choose the student's nationality to see if a TB test is needed.

Apply online up to 6 months before the course starts, then book an appointment at a visa application centre to give fingerprints and a photo. The visa fee is £558 (GOV.UK, October 2026).

University

University of Wolverhampton

Career-focused university in the West Midlands, with a low cost of living.

University of WolverhamptonUniversity profile and all programmes

Guardian University Guide 2027
Up 41 places
to 67th in the UK, its highest ever; Business and Management, Education and Graphic Design all 5th
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University key facts, 2026
85% of UK graduates
in work or further study
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University of Wolverhampton
60+ courses
with professional accreditation
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QS Stars ratings
QS 5 Stars
overall rating, with strengths in teaching, employability, global engagement and inclusiveness
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University of Wolverhampton
4,500+ international students
from 130+ countries
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Campus

City Campus, Wolverhampton: the International Study Centre (opened September 2025) is in the MX building.

Getting around

City Campus

BirminghamAbout 20 min by train
ManchesterAbout 1 h 15 by train

Nearest airport
Birmingham Airport (BHX), about 40 min by direct train
Nearest station
Wolverhampton, an 8 minute walk from City Campus

Approximate times. Train times from Wolverhampton station. Source: Trainline, checked 4 Nov 2026.

Accommodation

Accommodation payment plan

3 or 4 instalments available Semester 2 room: one payment, 2 February 2027

Accommodation pre-payment

£500 for all new students

Room types

Click any room to see it on the university website.

Standard

£103 per week

Standard

£3,811 for 37 weeks

September to May

Standard

£4,326 for 42 weeks

September to June

Standard

£5,356 for 52 weeks

June to June

En-suite

£121.50 per week

En-suite

£4,495.50 for 37 weeks

September to May

En-suite

£5,103 for 42 weeks

September to June

En-suite

£6,318 for 52 weeks

June to June

Standard, Semester 2

£2,044.69 for the semester

10 January to 29 May 2027

En-suite, Semester 2

£2,413.04 for the semester

10 January to 29 May 2027

Students under 18 need a UK guardian and suitable housing until their 18th birthday. Ask the university about its under-18 arrangements before booking.

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