BSc Economics and Finance
Bachelor's degree
In Leeds
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Leeds
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Duration
3 Years
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Start date
Different dates available
This course gives you the opportunity to combine a broad understanding of economic theory with knowledge of the financial foundations of firms, financial markets and institutions.
Covering the core concepts, practices and techniques of the subject, you’ll develop your knowledge of microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics, as well as financial and management accounting. Diverse optional modules will also allow you to tailor the programme to suit your own interests and career plans, with topics from financial derivatives to economic development or auditing.
You’ll learn from experts in a challenging and supportive environment where you’ll have access to world-leading research in the field. You’ll also gain the analytical, quantitative, computing, presentation and other transferable skills required by economists working in finance and by employers in both the private and public sectors.
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About this course
Our degrees have a modular structure. This means that compulsory modules provide you with the core knowledge and skills that you need, while optional and discovery modules allow you to shape your course to suit your personal interests and career aspirations.
Year 1 is designed to give you a good grounding in the key topics across economics and finance. You’ll learn the basics of management and financial accounting alongside fundamental financial concepts and techniques and economic theory. At the same time, you’ll build the skills you need to conduct your own research in economics alongside your mathematics and statistical knowledge.
Compulsory modules in Year 2 allow you to refine your mathematical and statistical skills, while you’ll develop your understanding of microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics. You’ll also gain in-depth knowledge of corporate finance, and have the choice to continue studying either financial or management accounting.
In your final year, you’ll continue with microeconomics and macroeconomics. You’ll also have the chance to specialise through your choice of optional modules: you could learn about corporate governance, economic development, international business finance and a range of other topics, depending on your personal interests and career plans. You’ll also showcase the knowledge and skills that you’ve developed through an independently researched dissertation on a topic of your choice.
An economics degree can open a variety of doors for you. Over the last few years we have seen graduates go into a wide variety of careers including roles such as Portfolio Manager, Insolvency Case Officer, Management Consultant, Financial Advisor, Commercial Analyst, Teacher, Investment Manager, and Risk Analyst. Individuals also progress into graduate study.
A-levels:
AAA
GCSE:
Mathematics grade A/7 and English Language grade B/6 or equivalent, or an appropriate English language qualification.
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Subjects
- Auditing
- IT Auditing
- Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics
- Mathematics
- Economics
- Finance
- Financial
- Public
- Management Accounting
- Financial Training
- Derivatives
- Financial Derivatives
- Economic Theory
- GCSE Mathematics
Course programme
These are typical modules/components studied and may change from time to time.
Compulsory modules- Foundations of Finance
- Personal Tutorials for Economics
- Introductory Financial Accounting
- Introductory Management Accountings
- Mathematical Economics
- Research Skills for Economists
- Economic Theory and Applications
- Statistics for Economics and Business
- Mathematics for Economics and Business 1 (for those without A-level Mathematics)
Compulsory modules
- Intermediate Microeconomics
- Corporate Finance
- Mathematics for Business and Economics
- Applied Economics
- Introduction to Econometrics
- Intermediate Macroeconomics
- Statistics for Business and Economics
- Intermediate Financial Accounting
- Intermediate Management Accounting
Compulsory modules
- Advanced Microeconomics
- Economics Dissertation
- Advanced Macroeconomics
- Advanced Finance
- Contemporary Issues in Economic Growth
- Behavioural Finance
- International Banking and Finance
- Financial Derivatives
- Economic Development
- Economics of Famines
- Environmental Economics
- Applied Econometrics
- Behavioural Economics
- Modern Theories of Money and Monetary Policy
- Public Enterprise and Regulation
- Auditing and Information Systems
- Auditing and Assurance Services
- Global Economic Coordination and Governance
- Current Topics in European Integration
- Economics of Labour-Managed Firms
- International Business Finance
- Professional Portfolio Management
- The Economics of Unions
- Corporate Governance
- The Political Economy of Work
- Economics of Business and Corporate Strategy
BSc Economics and Finance