Economics and Finance with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)

**Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.**<br/><br/>**Course summary**<br/><br/><br/>- Gain a solid foundation in economic theory.<br/><br/><br/>- Apply this vital knowledge to diverse challenges in financial services.<br/><br/><br/>- Learn skills in financial risk management, investment analysis and financial regulation.<br/><br/><br/>- Develop analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills in financial decision-making.<br/><br/><br/>- Gain work-ready experience with real-life projects and placements every year.<br/><br/><br/>You’ll explore microeconomics, macroeconomics and behavioural economics in state-of-the-art facilities. The turbulent economic landscape has introduced new challenges worldwide. We’ll equip you with the vital knowledge, skills and mindset to navigate diverse scenarios – preparing you for a career in the financial services sector, including, banking, insurance, investment analysis and financial management.<br/><br/>If you dont meet the entry requirements for our BSc (Hons) course, or you’d like extra preparation before starting degree-level study, we recommend you join the foundation course – which has been designed to encourage exploration and experimentation.<br/><br/>**How you learn**<br/><br/>All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.<br/><br/>You’ll study BSc (Hons) Economics and Finance in our Sheffield Business School, rated in the top 5% globally for excellence in teaching and research. Here, you’ll join a global community where business leaders, researchers and 7,000 students all come together to solve problems and make things better. <br/><br/>**Key Themes**<br/><br/>The course starts by helping you develop a strong understanding of economics and finance – plus the practical skills for evaluating the impact of economic policies on financial markets and businesses. <br/><br/>As you progress, you’ll refine these fundamentals through real-world projects, collaborating in teams to create reports, presentations, and recommendations inspired by real industry challenges. This hands-on approach prepares you for careers in professional accountancy, business and finance within a supportive learning environment.<br/><br/>Towards the end of the course, youll undertake a consultancy project for a real organisation, guided by a dedicated project supervisor. In this capstone project, youll conduct research and apply the knowledge and skills you’ve acquired throughout your studies.<br/><br/>**Applied learning**<br/><br/>**Live Projects**<br/><br/>This course enhances the communication and teamwork skills you’ll need in the finance profession – providing a strong foundation for careers in finance, consulting and public policy. You’ll develop these skills through live projects and placements.<br/><br/>In the first and second years of your course, you’ll have opportunities to work for real client-based projects. You’ll carry out research and analysis to generate findings and recommendations that address clients’ business problems – which in the past has included product development for Marks and Spencer. You’ll be required to present to the clients, gaining valuable experience of professional practice.<br/><br/>Students often find placements with their host company as a result of the excellent work they do for these live projects.<br/><br/>**Work Placements**<br/><br/>Between your third and fourth years of the course, youll have the opportunity to embark on a sandwich placement. This hands-on experience will equip you with valuable workplace insights to enhance your readiness for your future career – as well as an Applied Professional Diploma for your CV.<br/><br/>Previous students have secured positions at organisations such as Investec, Lloyds Bank, PwC, HSBC and Santander.