Economics and Finance (with Foundation Year)

*Discover how financial decisions shape our world. *

This degree can be studied as a three-year full-time degree or a four-year degree that includes a year of foundational study. Our foundation year is intended to prepare you for your subsequent years of studying, offering you the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence.

Our BA (Hons) Economics and Finance degree equips you with the skills to analyse markets, manage money and make sense of the global economy.

Learn how finance can be used as a powerful tool to create positive outcomes for society and the environment. Explore how AI, blockchain and other fintech innovations are changing the way financial services work.

Whether you see yourself working in investment, shaping economic policy or tackling real-world challenges, this degree helps you build the critical thinking, data analysis and financial strategy skills employers are looking for.

Learn from our economists and financial expert lecturers at Cardiff School of Management, who are not only academic thinkers and active researchers, but professionals sharing their own industry experience.

Get hands-on with unlimited remote access to industry leading software to analyse real-world financial data and gain practical experience before you even graduate.

Tap into our wide-ranging industry connections through expert-led guest lectures, field trips and even the opportunity to study abroad. You will graduate with the practical experience, problem solving and digital skills to launch a successful career.

Plus, gain valuable real-world experience through a module in year two and the option of a year in industry after successfully completing your second year.