Bachelor of Science - Financial Economics (Including Placement Year) (0Q64)

This course is built on the core principles of economics, which are applied to students’ study of financial institutions (such as banks), financial markets (such as the stock exchange), and financial instruments. Students receive a thorough introduction to economics and mathematics, as well as training in quantitative research methods. They study the mathematical and statistical analysis of economic problems, and how the financial system functions, choosing from a range of topics on financial economics including:

• Fundamentals of accounting • Business strategy and competition • Capital markets • Financial innovations and new forms of transaction media • Bonds and contracts

The Department is rated consistently highly for student satisfaction and is top 5 in the UK for research, with over 90% of the research rated as “world-leading” or “internationally excellent” (REF 2014).

The world of finance has an impact on people, business and government. Studying financial economics provides students with a foundation in economics, developing into a deep understanding of how the financial system works and the ways in which it affects our lives. By studying this course, students graduate with a strong training in financial economics.