Economics and Finance BSc (Hons)

Bachelor's degree

In Guildford

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Guildford

  • Duration

    3 Years

On our BSc Economics and Finance course, you will study how the business and finance sectors operate, their role in modern economics and the essential tools for analysing them.

This course is developed around a framework of core economics and quantitative principles, providing you with a strong set of analytical skills that are highly relevant to the worlds of business and finance.

You will develop analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills, as well as proficiency in quantitative analysis and data analysis, and improve your written and oral presentation skills.

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Location

Start date

Guildford (Surrey)
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GU2 7XH

Start date

On request

About this course

Our BSc Economics and Finance course offers a strong combination of essential business and finance topics alongside the core elements of an economics degree.

Students who choose this course will study advanced mathematical and analytical techniques and will be particularly wellprepared to enter city finance roles and undertake further study in the areas of business and finance.

All academics within the School of Economics are research active and some are advisers to world-renowned organisations, meaning our teaching is at the forefront of the field and is influenced by real industry insights.

A Professional Training placement provides you with the opportunity to develop your professional, academic and personal potential, equipping you to be adaptable, resilient, globally minded, confident, entrepreneurial and digitally savvy in the workplace. These qualities are widely recognised by employers and many of our students are offered employment on graduation by their placement provider.

The Professional Training placement year gives our students an insight into their subject and career potential, and early access to professional experience. It can be invaluable in developing work-based skills and helping them secure a graduate career.

BSc (Hons):
AAB
Applicants taking an A-level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass the practical element.

Please note: A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted.

BSc (Hons) with foundation year:
CCC
Applicants taking an A-level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass the practical element.

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Subjects

  • Data analysis
  • Financial Training
  • Business Finance
  • Economics
  • Finance
  • Financial
  • Issues in Economics
  • Economic
  • Quantitative

Course programme

Year 1

Module
  • CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN ECONOMICS
  • ECONOMIC DATA ANALYSIS
  • INTRODUCTORY ECONOMICS
  • QUANTITATIVE METHODS
  • MATHEMATICS FOR ECONOMICS
  • PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS
  • PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS
  • STATISTICS FOR ECONOMICS
Year 2

Module
  • FINANCIAL ECONOMICS 1
  • INTERMEDIATE MACROECONOMICS 1
  • INTERMEDIATE MICROECONOMICS 1
  • INTRODUCTORY ECONOMETRICS
  • FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
  • FINANCIAL AND BUSINESS HISTORY
  • FINANCIAL ECONOMICS 2
  • INTERMEDIATE ECONOMETRICS
  • WORLD ECONOMIC HISTORY, 1750-2000
Year 3

Module
  • BEHAVIOURAL ECONOMICS
  • DERIVATIVES MARKETS
  • ENERGY ECONOMICS
  • FAMILY ECONOMICS AND POLICY
  • GAMES, MARKETS AND INFORMATION
  • INTERNATIONAL TRADE
  • LABOUR ECONOMICS
  • POLITICAL ECONOMY
  • TIME SERIES ECONOMETRICS
  • CORPORATE FINANCE
  • ECONOMICS OF CORRUPTION
  • ECONOMICS OF THE EUROPEAN UNION AND BREXIT
  • ECONOMICS PROJECT
  • INDUSTRIAL ORGANISATION
  • INTERNATIONAL FINANCE
  • LAW AND ECONOMICS
  • MONEY AND BANKING
  • PUBLIC ECONOMICS
  • TOPICS IN APPLIED ECONOMETRICS
Optional modules for Year 3 - FHEQ Level 6
  • Students choose three optional modules in Semester 1 and three optional modules in Semester 2.

Economics and Finance BSc (Hons)

Price on request