If you want to understand how the economy works with an emphasis on the financial sector, this is the degree for you. You’ll become an expert in economic and financial modelling techniques and statistical analysis, developing the ability to analyse and understand the economy and financial sector – skills that are highly valued by employers.

Core modules in economic analysis, quantitative methods, corporate finance and financial markets provide a solid base of subject knowledge, while the option to choose modules covering key areas of economics and finance, including the global and domestic economy and the financial sector, enable specialisation in specific areas.

ABOUT

An ideal choice whether you aspire to enter employment directly or progress to postgraduate study, BSc Economics and Finance provides thorough training in economic analysis with a focus on understanding corporate finance and financial markets.

PLACEMENT YEAR AND STUDY ABROAD

On this course you will spend 9-12 months of your third year in a full-time placement, gaining invaluable working experience and employability skills in a relevant area of your choice.

A LEVELS

AAB excluding General Studies or ABB excluding General Studies with an A in the Extended Project.

BTEC

DDD. Excludes BTEC Public Services, BTEC Uniformed Services and BTEC Business Administration.

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE

33 points

GCSE OFFER

You are required to have Mathematics at a minimum of Grade B or Grade 5 at GCSE and English Language at a minimum of Grade C or Grade 4 at GCSE.

ADDITIONAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

If you do not meet the academic and or English requirements for direct entry our partner, INTO University of East Anglia offers guaranteed progression on to this undergraduate degree upon successful completion of a preparation programme. Depending on your interests, and your qualifications you can take a variety of routes to this degree:

International Foundation in Business, Economics, Society and Culture (for Year 1 entry to UEA)

International Foundation in Mathematics and Actuarial Sciences (for Year 1 entry to UEA)