Economics and Finance

Do you want to understand the forces that shape the world’s economies and financial systems? Are you curious about how markets behave and how financial decisions can impact businesses, governments, and society? If so, our BSc Economics and Finance course is designed for you.

You’ll combine the study of economics and finance giving you the tools to analyse real-world challenges and shape the future through effective solutions. You’ll develop strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of how markets and financial systems operate, from corporate finance to global economic policy. Through this, you’ll learn to navigate data, construct models, and evaluate the impact of decisions on businesses, governments, and society.

Our focus is on ethical and sustainable decision-making, so you can launch a successful career making a meaningful difference. Through interactive lectures, workshops, and hands-on projects, you’ll gain practical skills to solve problems in a rapidly changing world. For those seeking professional experience, an optional Year in Industry offers an opportunity to apply your knowledge in the workplace and build your career network all before graduating.

Whether you’re aiming to work in financial analysis, economic consultancy, policymaking, or beyond, this course equips you with the expertise, confidence, and adaptability to thrive in a rapidly expanding field.

Year 1

Compulsory modules currently include the following:

• Financial Accounting

• Principles of Finance

• Principles of Microeconomics

• Principles of Macroeconomics

• Mathematics for Economics Mode A

• Mathematics for Economics Mode B

• Statistics for Economics

Year 2

Compulsory modules currently include the following:

• Financial Markets and Institutions

• Corporate Finance

• Macroeconomics I

• Microeconomics for Finance and Management

• Fixed Income Securities

Optional modules may include the following:

• Mathematical Economics

• The Historical Origins of Economic Development

• Frontiers in Economic Thinking

• Behavioural Economics

Year in Industry

You spend a year in industry, supported by a dedicated placement team and a programme designed to ensure that students gain experience in the functional areas and industries of their choice. For students taking one of the specialist pathways, our strategic partnerships provide opportunities for placements in specific areas.

The placement allows you to experience, first hand, many of the issues addressed in the taught programme and to use the tools, techniques and applications in a real business setting. It will become a vital component of your CV and will give you a distinct advantage over other business graduates.

Year 3

Compulsory modules currently include the following:

• Topics in Advanced Macroeconomics

• Investments and Portfolio Management

• Financial Economics and Asset Pricing

Optional modules may include the following:

• Sustainable Finance and Reporting

• Taxation

• Advanced Management Accounting

• Research Project in Accounting and Finance

• Assurance and Auditing

• Monetary Economics

• Environmental Economics and Green Finance

• International Economics

• Economic Growth

• Games for Economics and Business

• Industrial Economics

• Development Economics

• Political Economy

• Public Economics

• Labour Economics

Foundation Year

Compulsory modules currently include the following:

• Statistics

• Economics 1

• Skills 1

• Business 2

• Skills 2

• Economics 2