Finance with Economics (with Placement year) BSc (Hons)

From financial management to applied econometrics, our degree will set you up for a career in the world of business.<br/><br/><br/>- Combine financial economics theory with practical application to gain a robust understanding of both fields.<br/><br/><br/>- Develop critical skills in financial management and economic analysis.<br/><br/><br/>- Conduct in-depth explorations of applied and financial economics alongside corporate finance operations to address real-world business issues.<br/><br/><br/>- Benefit from a dynamic and resource-rich educational experience with access to the Bloomberg Financial Markets Lab and collaborative learning opportunities.<br/><br/><br/>- Undertake training in statistical software and financial modeling tools, developing your analytical, quantitative and critical thinking skills.<br/><br/><br/>You want the space to grasp new ideas, to explore the theory behind financial economics and its use in the real world.<br/><br/>Finance and economics isn’t just about numbers. It’s about understanding the importance of those numbers, analysing and interpreting them to better appreciate how people and the businesses around us really work.<br/><br/>Our BSc (Hons) Finance with Economics degree will introduce you to financial management, applied econometrics and much more. We’ll guide you through the issues you might encounter and equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to formulate critical business decisions.<br/><br/>At ARU, we’re helping to develop the next generation of business practitioners and thinkers.<br/><br/>We know that your future career is important and you want to build your CV. So we’ll encourage you to grab every opportunity for real-world experience – this could mean a placement year in the industry as part of your course or taking the chance to study abroad.<br/><br/>Our Finance with Economics degree course in Cambridge will set you up with all the theoretical and practical knowledge you’ll need in your career.<br/><br/>As a graduate, you could go on to become an economist or opt for a wider range of careers in the world of finance and business – it’s up to you where your studies take you.

At ARU, you’ll be supported from day one with wellbeing services, money advice and careers guidance to help you through university and beyond. <br/><br/>Their courses are built around real-world experience and the skills employers value. ARU are proud to be in the top 20% of UK universities for teaching quality (TEF 2023), and ranked #1 in the East of England for graduates in professional jobs (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2024). You'll have access to fantastic facilities thanks to £95m of investment - think SuperLabs, TV studios, law courts, mock hospital wards and more. <br/><br/>Wherever you're heading, ARU will help you get there.