Financial Economics BSc (Hons)

Bangor University

Bachelor's degree

In Bangor

£ 11,750 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Bangor (Wales)

  • Duration

    3 Years

  • Start date

    September

The degree in Financial Economics offers you the opportunity to study economics within a real world context, developing strong analytical skills and a career relevant qualification in economics and its application to global finance. The programme includes core components in economics and finance. By studying microeconomics and macroeconomics, you will develop a firm understanding of economics both at the individual level and at the level of the economy as a whole. The finance component provides in depth coverage of topics such as the financial system, financial markets and products, the financing of companies and the role of investment.

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Location

Start date

Bangor (Gwynedd)
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LL57 2DG

Start date

SeptemberEnrolment now open

About this course


The course aims to enable understudies to: Derive and manipulate algebraic equations, solve simultaneous linear equations and quadratic equations, differentiate and solve optimisation problems.
Describe data using graphical and numerical methods, and use the tools of probability to represent situations of uncertainty.
Understand the application of financial mathematics techniques to value cash flows that take place over time.
Apply all techniques to business, economics and finance problems involving cash flows such as revenues, costs, profit and interest.


Many graduates from Bangor Business School pursue careers in areas such as accountancy, banking, investment, insurance, risk management, marketing, human resource management and retail management.

300 260 points – all subjects accepted
GCSE grade C in Mathematics or equivalent is essential
The Welsh Baccalaureate is accepted
Irish Leaving Certificate
Equivalent overseas qualifications

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Subjects

  • Business and Management
  • Investment
  • IT
  • Microeconomics
  • Macroeconomics
  • Economics
  • Marketing
  • Finance
  • Financial
  • Financial Training
  • Skills and Training
  • Financial economics
  • Statistical Methods
  • Business Study Skills
  • Probability and Optimisation
  • Financial Markets and Institutions
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Management and Financial Accounting

Course programme

What will you study on this course? Year 1 You take 7 core modules plus 2 options. Core modules: Management and Financial Accounting (double) Introduction to Economics (double) Financial Markets and Institutions Introduction to Marketing Quantitative Methods (double) Introduction to Business and Management Business Study Skills Year 2 Microeconomics Macroeconomics Probability and Optimisation Statistical Methods Finance Investment Business Economics Optional modules Year 3 Core modules: Industrial Organisation Financial Economics Macroeconomics Econometrics Applied Economics Advanced Corporate Finance Advanced Investment Theory and Practice Behavioural Finance Optional modules

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Financial Economics BSc (Hons)

£ 11,750 VAT inc.

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