3-Term Pathway - International Year One in Economics - Continue to Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Management Economics
Foundation or pathway, Business and management. University of Essex International College, Colchester, East of England, United Kingdom.
Level
Foundation or pathway
Field
Business and management
School
University of Essex International College
Location
Colchester, East of England, United Kingdom
Tuition (first year)
21,780 GBP
Application fee
Free
Earliest intake
Jun 2027
Living costs (school estimate)
12,180 GBP a year
School type
Private
DLI number
10067337
Program overview
3-Term Pathway - International Year One in Economics - Continue to Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Management Economics is a foundation or pathway program in business and management at University of Essex International College, a private institution in Colchester, East of England, United Kingdom, founded in 2018.
First-year tuition is listed at 21,780 GBP and the application fee at Free. The earliest intake currently open is Jun 2027.
Cost of the first year
Plan for about 33,960 GBP for the first year before travel, insurance and visa fees. UKVI sets a monthly maintenance amount that differs for London and the rest of the UK, plus the tuition fee for the first year, up to a cap. You must also pay the visa fee and the Immigration Health Surcharge. Amounts are updated by the UK government, so read the money section of the official guidance before you apply.
Figures are as listed in October 2026. Schools revise tuition every year, so confirm the current amount with the school before you pay a deposit.
Item
Amount (GBP)
Tuition, first year
21,780 GBP
Living costs, first year (school estimate)
12,180 GBP
Application fee (one time)
Free
Estimated first-year total
33,960 GBP
How the tuition compares in the United Kingdom
Our directory lists 6,637 foundation or pathway programs in business and management at 91 schools in the United Kingdom. Their median first-year tuition is 20,900 GBP, and the middle half cost between 17,350 GBP and 25,130 GBP.
At 21,780 GBP, 3-Term Pathway - International Year One in Economics - Continue to Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Management Economics is 4% above the median, in the middle of the range. The full range runs from 4,500 GBP to 42,020 GBP.
Lower-cost foundation or pathway options in business and management
If budget matters, these foundation or pathway programs in business and management have some of the lowest listed first-year tuition in the United Kingdom.
Working back from a Jun 2027 start, this is a realistic plan. Popular programs can fill early, so the earlier end of each window is safer. September or October is the main intake for most courses, with a January or February intake for some. Visa applications can be made within a set window before the course start date.
By
Step
August 2026
Shortlist programs, check entry requirements and book your English test.
October 2026
Prepare your statement of purpose, references and transcripts, then apply.
December 2026
Receive offers, compare total costs and accept one.
February 2027
Pay the deposit, gather funds evidence and apply for the student visa.
May 2027
Book travel and accommodation once the visa is approved.
Entry requirements and documents
University of Essex International College sets the exact entry requirements for 3-Term Pathway - International Year One in Economics - Continue to Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Management Economics. For a foundation or pathway, applicants usually need the following.
Universities accept a range of tests and some accept alternative evidence. For the visa itself you may need an approved English test result or confirmation from the sponsor. Check what your sponsor will accept before booking a test.
Class 10 and 12 marksheets, or your most recent qualification.
A short personal statement.
English test results at the level the pathway sets.
A valid passport.
English test results, unless the school waives them.
Student visa: Student visa (Student route)
Students from India need a Student visa (Student route) to study in the United Kingdom. UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) decides the application.
The UK Student visa is sponsored by a licensed university or college through a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS). The route is points based and document heavy: funds, English language and sponsor details must all match the rules in force on the day you apply.
Apply to a licensed student sponsor. Undergraduate applications go through UCAS; most postgraduate applications go directly to the university.
Accept an offer, meet any conditions and pay any deposit requested. Ask for the CAS once you are eligible for it.
Prepare proof of funds held for the required period, your passport, the CAS details, English evidence and a tuberculosis test certificate where required for your country.
Check whether your subject needs ATAS clearance, then apply online and pay the visa fee and the Immigration Health Surcharge.
Eligible graduates may apply for the Graduate route, which allows time in the UK to work or look for work. The length of stay and conditions have been under review, so use the current GOV.UK page and not older figures.
How to apply with Study Spectra
Send us your marksheets, English test result (or test plan) and budget.
We check your profile against 3-Term Pathway - International Year One in Economics - Continue to Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Management Economics and suggest alternatives if it is a stretch.
We prepare your statement of purpose and documents, and submit the application.
When the offer arrives, we help with the deposit, funds evidence and the student visa file.
Questions students ask
How much is the tuition for 3-Term Pathway - International Year One in Economics - Continue to Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Management Economics?
First-year tuition is listed at 21,780 GBP. Living costs are extra; University of Essex International College estimates 12,180 GBP a year. Confirm the current fee with the school.
What is the application fee?
This program lists no application fee.
When is the next intake?
The earliest intake currently open is Jun 2027. Start your application about eight months before that.
Is 3-Term Pathway - International Year One in Economics - Continue to Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Management Economics a degree?
It is listed as a foundation or pathway. Check with the school what qualification it awards and whether it leads to further study or work rights.
Which visa do I need to study in the United Kingdom?
You need a Student visa (Student route), decided by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). Apply after you accept an offer and can show the required funds.
Can Study Spectra help me apply?
Yes. We check your profile, prepare your documents and submit your application to University of Essex International College, then help with the visa. The first call is free.