Economics & Finance

Study with us • study in a department which is home to the Fraser of Allander Institute – a leading research institute which offers internship and work placement opportunities for our students • Accounting & Finance is ranked 2nd in the UK (Complete University Guide 2023) • use key economics concepts and models to better understand real-world problems • develop excellent analytical and problem-solving skills that are highly valued by employers • gain the ability to explain complex data in simple terms to a diverse audience • benefit from being taught by staff who have strong links with policy-makers and industry • Our Finance degree gives you a head start to the Investment Management Certificate (IMC) • Economics is ranked 5th in the UK (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023)

Why this course? • Following the recent global economic crisis, economics is more important and relevant than ever. Decisions on money, banking, interest rates, taxation and government spending affect us all, with global consequences. • Economics aims to understand the activities of the different agents in the economy – consumers, producers and the government – and how they all fit together. • The Finance aspect of this degree will give you the skills for a career in financial services, such as banking, investment management, pension fund management, and insurance, as well as a wide range of business organisations. It will also be invaluable in helping you make personal financial decisions.