About this course
Loughborough University offers Economics with a Foundation Year (Elite Athlete Pathway) as a 1-year undergraduate Bachelor Degree with Honours programme in Economics. Based in Loughborough, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £23,950 per year. The next intake is Autumn (September), 2026.
Scholarships are available to international applicants. The programme includes an industry internship element.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
Other relevant T Level subjects may be considered on a case by case basis.
T Levels in Accounting; Finance; Management and Administration and Engineering and Manufacturing are considered.
B in Core Component
Merit Overall
T Level
Other
A minimum of 5 GCSE grades 9 - 4 (A*-C) including Maths and English Language
GCSE
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: DDM
Typical BTEC offer
30 points overall
Typical IB offer
BBC
Typical A level offer
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Autumn (September), 2026
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
