Course summary

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 building experience and making contacts for the future

• If you need to step up to higher education start with a Foundation Year which guarantees entry to the undergraduate degree