Economics and Finance with Foundation Year

Our BSc Economics and Finance (with Foundation Year) course offers a strong combination of essential business and finance topics alongside the core elements of an economics degree.

Why choose this course • Together with a grounding in core economics topics, you will study the advanced financial decision making, theory of financial markets, and the practice of risk management, to prepare you for your future career.

• In the degree programme, you will build key communication, leadership and employability skills which will prepare you to enter economic or finance roles and/or undertake further study in the areas of business and finance.

• Our teaching is at the forefront of the field and is influenced by finance questions brought to classrooms by research active academics. Many of our academic staff are advisers to governments and world-renowned organisations.

• You’ll have the option to take one of our award-winning Professional Training placements that will prepare you for work in city finance roles.

What you will study On our BSc (Hons) Economics and Finance course, you will study how the business and finance sectors operate, as well as their role in modern economic and financial systems. Upon completion of the programme, you will have developed essential skills and tools to understand and analyse these systems.

This course is developed around a framework of core economics and quantitative principles. You’ll learn a strong set of analytical skills that are highly relevant to the world of finance.

You will also develop analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills, as well as proficiency in quantitative and data analysis. The course will also help you to improve your written and oral presentation skills.

We’re always looking to make it easier to access the education we offer, so we have launched the option of taking a degree with a foundation year.

A foundation year is an extra year of study at the start of your course that leads in to a full degree programme. It’s a great option if:

• You don’t have the grades for a full degree course • You have non-traditional qualifications or experience • You’re starting university after some time away from education • You’re looking for more support during the transition into university study.

During a foundation year you’ll learn about your chosen subject, develop your study skills and get used to university life. On successful completion of your foundation year, you’ll be ready to progress to the first year of your degree course.

As a foundation year student, you’ll be a full student of the University and part of our community. You’ll have access to all our campus facilities and support.