Financial Economics

Build on your existing knowledge of economics and become a Financial Economist with our modern and skills-focused course. The core syllabus stresses the integration of theory and evidence in economic analysis and research. The course emphasises the continuous acquisition of key analytical, numerical and independent research skills.

• This course lasts for one or two years and is designed as a 'top-up' if you have already successfully completed study equivalent to a Foundation Degree, HND or an equivalent professional qualification. At the end of the course you will be eligible to receive a full honours degree. Students studying over two years have the opportunity to undertake a placement between their first and second year. We also offer a three year BSc (Hons) Economics course.

• A syllabus integrating both theoretical and evidence-based economic analysis and research across micro- and macroeconomic, theory, policy and more key areas.

• In order to support the development of our students as professional economists we frequently deliver topics using a real world application-based approach integrating theoretical and evidence-based economic analysis.

• Engage with current and past students through our Economics Society, and hear talks from visiting academics and professionals.

• The Bloomberg Interactive Learning Suite allow students to research fields such as corporate finance, derivative markets, portfolio and risk analytics, real-time data and investment simulations.