A levels, AAB including Mathematics
Access to Higher Education Diploma, 36 credits at Distinction and 9 at Merit or higher plus Level 3 units in Mathematics or in conjunction with an alternative Level 3 Mathematics qualification
BTEC National Extended Diploma, DDD including Mathematics or in conjunction with an acceptable alternative Level 3 Mathematics qualification
Cambridge Pre-U, D3, D3, M2 including Mathematics
European Baccalaureate, 80% overall including Mathematics
International Baccalaureate, 35 points with a minimum grade of 6 points in three Higher level subjects including Mathematics
International foundation programme, Foundation Certificate from our International Pathway College or an appropriate alternative.
If English isn't your first language you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. We accept the following qualifications:
IELTS (Academic and Indicator), 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in each component
C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency, 176, with a minimum of 169 in each component
Duolingo, 110 overall, with a minimum of 100 in each component
GCSE/IGCSE/O level English Language (as a first or second language), Grade C
LanguageCert International ESOL SELT, B2 Communicator High Pass with a minimum score of 33/50 in each component
PTE Academic, 61, with a minimum of 55 in each component
TOEFL, 87 overall, with a minimum of 21 in each component
Trinity ISE III, Merit in all components
This current and highly relevant degree gives you a broad understanding of economics and finance, focusing on the principles of macro- and microeconomics and econometrics and their impact on the world around us, from the individual to organisational level and on a global scale. The ongoing effects of the financial crisis means there has never been a more exciting time to be involved with this subject.
You will gain an extensive knowledge of economic and financial theory and will develop strong analytical, empirical and interpretive skills that are highly valued by employers and that will put you ahead of the game in terms of employability.
Taught by experts with significant industry and research experience, if you are interested in a future in the financial services industry – working in areas such as banking, accountancy, insurance and investment analysis or financial management – then this is the course for you.
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Year 1
The first year provides a broad introduction, covering everything from small scale economic decisions at an individual and local level through to issues that impact upon national and international economies.
Core modules
You will take core modules which may include:
Microeconomics 1
Macroeconomics 1
Mathematics 1
Probability 1
Statistics 1
Economic Data Analysis 1
Historical Perspectives
Year 2
The second year will allow you to explore areas of interest in greater detail through a combination of core and option modules.
Core modules
You will take core modules which may include:
Microeconomics 2
Macroeconomics 2
Econometrics 2
Mathematics 2
Introduction to Accountancy
Financial Economics and Capital Markets
Option modules
You will take a selection of option modules, examples of which may include:
Cost-Benefit Analysis
Econometric Theory 1
Econometric Theory 2
Making Poverty History
Commodity Markets
Year 3
In the third year you will dig deeper in core economic topics and explore areas of your interest in greater detail allowing you to tailor the course to your future career path.
Core modules
You will take core modules which may include:
Principles of Corporate Finance and Derivative Securities
Structure and Regulation of Financial Markets
Option modules
You will take a selection of option modules, examples of which may include:
Alternative Perspectives in Economics
Applied Econometrics
Applied Economics
Bubbles, Panics and Crashes
Health Economics
Industrial Economics
International Economics
Macroeconomics 3
Mathematical Economics
Microeconomics 3
Monetary Economics
We have one of the strongest graduate employment records in the sector with graduates going on to work in:
Banking
Business
Finance
Central government
Law
Insurance - Single: 300 (£) per year
