This is a unique course which combines a rigorous economics curriculum with a year of study abroad at a university overseas. Our highly regarded department offers a stimulating learning environment in central London, close to one of the world's largest financial centres. The Undergraduate Preparatory Certificates (UPCs) are intensive one-year foundation courses for international students of high academic potential who are aiming to gain access to undergraduate degree programmes at UCL and other top UK universities. Many useful skills can be gained through the study of economics, for example: finding solutions to real-world problems, mathematical skills and an enhanced understanding of contemporary political and economic events. About one-third of our graduates move directly to graduate study, including MScs in Economics, MBA programmes and conversion courses in computing and law. Students have also proceeded to doctoral programmes including those in major US economics departments such as Columbia, Yale and Chicago. Graduates entering employment predominantly move into management, banking and finance and the civil service.