Economics with Finance BSc

Bachelor's degree

In Sheffield

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Sheffield

  • Duration

    3 Years

  • Start date

    Different dates available

This course will give you a solid grounding in modern economic theory, as well as covering techniques of applied economic analysis and the analytical tools essential for an understanding of finance.

You'll learn about the basic frameworks of microeconomics (the decisions of individuals and firms) and macroeconomics (wider economic issues such as inflation and unemployment). You'll also take modules in mathematical and statistical methods for economics, along with specialist modules dealing with the financial sector and its instruments.

Facilities

Location

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Sheffield (South Yorkshire)
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Western Bank, S10 2TN

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About this course

‭Some of our graduates become professional ‭economists in government, industry or the City. Others enter related professions - banking, ‭insurance, accountancy, sales and marketing and ‭retail management.

‭Recent graduates are now working for the Bank of England, HM Treasury, the Houses of Parliament, PwC, Deloitte, IBM and Rolls Royce. Some prefer to advance their knowledge by studying economics at postgraduate level.

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2018

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Subjects

  • Finance
  • Macroeconomics
  • Statistical Methods
  • Economic analysis
  • Mathematical
  • Modern World
  • Microeconomics
  • Econometrics
  • Social
  • Industrial

Course programme

First year

Core modules:
  • Economic Analysis and Policy
  • Introductory Finance for Economics
  • Mathematical Methods for Economics 2
  • Statistical Methods for Economics
Optional modules:
  • Classical and Contemporary Thinkers in Economics
  • Economic History of Britain and the Modern World
Second year

Core modules:
  • Econometrics
  • Further Mathematical Methods for Economics
  • Intermediate Macroeconomics
  • Intermediate Microeconomics
  • Money, Banking and Finance
Optional modules:
  • Applied Macroeconomics
  • The Economics of Social Issues
Third year

Core modules:
  • Modern Finance
  • Monetary Economics
Optional modules:
  • Development Economics
  • Economic Analysis of Inequality and Poverty
  • Economics Undergraduate Dissertation 1
  • Economics Undergraduate Dissertation 2
  • Education Economics
  • Further Econometrics
  • Game Theory for Economists
  • Health Economics
  • Industrial Organisation
  • International Trade
  • Labour Economics
  • Political Economy
  • The International Economy
  • Topics in Advanced Macroeconomics
  • Topics in Advanced Microeconomics
The content of our courses is reviewed annually to make sure it's up-to-date and relevant. Individual modules are occasionally updated or withdrawn. This is in response to discoveries through our world-leading research; funding changes; professional accreditation requirements; student or employer feedback; outcomes of reviews; and variations in staff or student numbers.

In the event of any change we'll consult and inform students in good time and take reasonable steps to minimise disruption.

Economics with Finance BSc

Price on request