Economics with Finance Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Specialise in methodological economics modules while gaining foundational skills in finance. You'll learn rigorous quantitative and analytical skills and apply this knowledge to your analysis of economics issues and financial policy.

Become a specialist in the application of rigorous quantitative and analytical skills to economic policy and practice, supported by expert staff from both fields.

By approaching economics from a financial angle, you will receive training in advanced methods, particularly mathematical and statistical. You will graduate with the skills needed to apply these methods to a variety of economic and financial problems.

Right from the first year, studying foundational economic principles and theories, you’ll begin building a toolkit of theoretical and quantitative skills. As you progress, you’ll have the option to specialise, deciding in the final year whether to incorporate applied modules into your degree which tackle real-world problems.

This degree comes with the opportunity to do a year-long, paid work placement, starting after your second year with some of the UK's top employers – these have included the Bank of England, HM Treasury, IBM and PwC.

You will graduate equipped with the practical skills you need to forge a career in the financial sector or as an economist in the public/private sector.

Why study this course?

* Variety, choice and flexibility - This course allows you to specialise in your area of interest, building from a broad grounding in economic theory and analysis, and guiding you through methodological modules focused on finance.


* Work experience opportunities - You can apply for a year-long, paid work placement with a leading employer in between your second and final year. In addition to the university’s employability services, you’ll also have access to career advice and events through the Sheffield Economics Employability Development (SEED) programme.


* Excellent career prospects - Our graduates develop the key skills that employers in a variety of fields value. They go on to kick start careers across computing, banking, actuarial work and data science for employers such as Amazon, the Bank of England, Goldman Sachs, IBM, PwC, HM Treasury, the NHS and the Civil Service.