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Financial Economics

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 09/2026
  • Undergraduate
Clerkenwell Campus
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2026-2027
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Course summary

On this degree you will develop highly valuable, transferable skills that open the door to a rewarding career in finance or economics.

You will study current economic theory and practice, financial economics, and the technical mathematics and statistics that underpin them. This supports your professional development, equipping you with the analytical abilities of a trained economist and specific knowledge of the economic aspects of financial markets.

  • Develop sought-after quantitative skills required to analyse financial markets.

  • Show prospective employers your sound knowledge and understanding of the macroeconomic and microeconomic principles underlying various types of financial markets and instruments

  • Learn the latest developments in all major fields of economics in a highly energised and supportive environment from lecturers recruited for their research excellence

  • Stand out from the crowd with a professional placement year – past students have undertaken placements with organisations like PriceWaterhouseCoopers, HM Treasury, RBS, Goldman Sachs and the Financial Ombudsman Service

  • Enjoy professional and social opportunities through the student-led Economics Society

  • Follow in the footsteps of recent graduates who now work for major global corporations.

Modules

​​You can find extensive information about the modules you can expect to study on this course on our website:
https://www.city.ac.uk/prospective-students/courses/undergraduate/financial-economics

Assessment method

Assessment is based mainly on coursework and unseen examination. Your coursework may consist of:

Standard essays
Individual and group presentations
Group reports
Classwork
Unseen tests
Problem sets.
Percentage of the course assessed by coursework
The balance of assessment by examination, practical examination and assessment by coursework will to some extent depend on the optional modules you choose.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Clerkenwell Campus

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 09/2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
L111
Institution code:
C60
Campus name:
Clerkenwell Campus
Campus Code:
C
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
L111
Institution code:
C60
Campus name:
Clerkenwell Campus
Campus Code:
C

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 120 points

120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of grade B in A Level mathematics combined with acceptable level 3 qualification(s) equivalent to two full A Levels (eg. BTEC diploma).

A level - BBB

including A Level mathematics. A Level General Studies, Critical Thinking and Citizenship Studies are not accepted.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - Not accepted

Access to HE Diploma - D: 24 credits M: 21 credits P: 0 credits

60 credits overall including a minimum of 45 level 3 credits, with at least 24 level 3 credits at distinction and all remaining level 3 credits no lower than merit – plus grade B in A Level mathematics.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DD

PLUS grade B or better in A Level mathematics. Contact Admissions team to confirm acceptable BTEC diploma subjects.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 30 points

30 points with 5 or better in Higher Level mathematics. A minimum of 5 in SL English will be required.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

A minimum of 6/B in GCSE mathematics and 4/C in GCSE English language is required.

T Level - M

M overall - all pathways accepted - plus grade B in A Level mathematics.

English language requirements

IELTS with 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any sub-test.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

City, University of London uses contextual admissions to take into account varying individual circumstances and institutional barriers faced by applicants during the application process.

Learn more on the City St George's, University of London website

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£9535Year 1
Northern Ireland£9535Year 1
Scotland£9535Year 1
Wales£9535Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

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