BSc Economics and Finance LN13

University of Reading

Bachelor's degree

In Reading

£ 9,250 + VAT

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Reading

Full Time: 3 Years
Develop an in-depth understanding of the workings of financial markets from both economic and financial perspectives.
You will analyse the operation of global financial markets in a broad economic context and the effects that they have on the world. Core modules in each subject provide you with a thorough grounding in many aspects of finance, economics and quantitative techniques. You will also be able to widen your knowledge of both subjects through a range of optional modules.
This course is ideal if you are technically oriented, mathematically strong and interested in the interaction between economics and finance. Through the use of dealing rooms, all supported by Thompson Reuters and Bloomberg and equipped with the latest industry simulation software, you will gain a direct insight into how financial markets operate.
In addition to traditional lectures, you will partake in small group tutorials in which you can discuss and analyse theory and practice through case studies, group presentations and open debate. You can also apply what you learn to a placement and gain valuable real-world experience at the same time.

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Reading (Berkshire)
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Whiteknights, RG6 6AH

Start date

On request

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Subjects

  • Financial
  • Financial Training
  • Economics
  • Finance
  • Simulation
  • Microeconomics
  • Macroeconomics
  • Trading

Course programme

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3
  • Year 4
Year 1

Core modules include:

  • Introductory Macroeconomics
  • Introductory Microeconomics
  • Introductory Quantitative Methods in Economics and Business 2
  • Introductory Quantitative Techniques for Business and Finance
  • Introductory Mathematics for Economics 2
  • Introductory Securities and Markets
  • Introductory Finance/Trading Simulation 1

Please note that all modules are subject to change.

Year 2

Core modules include:

  • Intermediate Macroeconomics
  • Intermediate Microeconomics
  • Intermediate Mathematics for Economists
  • Introductory Econometrics
  • Corporate Finance
  • Portfolio Management

Please note that all modules are subject to change.

Year 3

Core modules include:

  • Financial Economics
  • Derivative Securities/Trading Simulation III
  • Financial modelling/trading Simulation II/CMS

Optional modules include:

  • Advanced Microeconomics
  • Advanced Macroeconomics
  • Business and Financial Forecasting
  • Money and Banking
  • Financial Engineering
  • Management of Risk
  • Topics in Finance
  • Research Project

Please note that all modules are subject to change.

Year 4

During your degree you may have the opportunity to do a paid placement at a company or organisation. Past students have undertaken placements with Rolls-Royce, the Government Economic Service and the Department for Work and Pensions. Usually, you would take a year out from your course between your second and final year, but it's also possible to do a summer placement.

The Department of Economics has a specialist placement officer who can provide you with one-to-one support in securing and preparing for a placement.

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BSc Economics and Finance LN13

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