About the course
Economics and finance form the structure upon which the modern world is built. This course teaches you to apply economic theory to real-world financial problems giving you the analytical skills and subject knowledge to discuss your ideas and solutions confidently.
This degree provides you with an in-depth knowledge of the main ideas concepts and principles of modern economics and finance which guide the way businesses operate; governments exercise policies; and countries cooperate and compete with each other.
You learn to apply economic analysis to real-life problems while gaining the technical and analytical skills necessary to understand key developments in the global markets as well as the issues economies face in a world dominated by financial institutions. Your studies may cover economic theory financial data analysis business practice financial markets globalisation and econometrics.
Why choose this course?
- Learn from highly qualified and experienced academics and professionals whose research achievements in the field ensure your studies are dynamic and relevant
- Be able to use relevant financial software including the leading financial trading platform
- Develop your entrepreneurial skills in your final-year project on current economic affairs
- Build your transferable skills and experience in critical thinking problem solving presentation and team-working as well as in using information technology
- Take the course over four years and include a fee-free year in industry (see below) building experience and making contacts for the future
- If you need to step up to higher education start with a Foundation Year (see below) which guarantees entry to the undergraduate degree
