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
Designed for those with an interest in exploring modern financial systems and statistical analysis, this highly specialised degree offers a firm foundation in economic and financial theory and develops the valuable analytical and quantitative skills required by the financial services industry.
Studying real-life data you will gain an appreciation and understanding of the advanced statistical methods that professional economists use to model the economy and you will learn to test these theories against evidence, becoming fully competent in data-based research.
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Year 1
The first year provides a broad introduction to all areas of economics, 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
In second year you will be able to explore areas of interest in greater detail through a combination of core modules.
Core modules
You will take core modules which may include:
Microeconomics 2
Macroeconomics 2
Econometrics 2
Mathematics 2
Econometric Theory 1
Econometric Theory 2
Introduction to Accountancy
Financial Economics and Capital Markets
Year 3
In the third year you will dig deeper in core 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
Econometric Methods for Research
Financial and Time Series Econometrics
Option modules
You will take a selection of option modules, examples of which may include:
Alternative Perspectives in Economics
Applied Econometrics
Applied Economics
Industrial Economics
Macroeconomics 3
Mathematical Economics
Microeconomics 3
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
