Economics & Finance BA (Hons)

Study with us<br/>• 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<br/>• Accounting & Finance is ranked 2nd in the UK (Complete University Guide 2023)<br/>• use key economics concepts and models to better understand real-world problems<br/>• develop excellent analytical and problem-solving skills that are highly valued by employers<br/>• gain the ability to explain complex data in simple terms to a diverse audience<br/>• benefit from being taught by staff who have strong links with policy-makers and industry<br/>• Our Finance degree gives you a head start to the Investment Management Certificate (IMC)<br/>• Economics is ranked 5th in the UK (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023)<br/><br/>Why this course?<br/>• 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.<br/>• Economics aims to understand the activities of the different agents in the economy – consumers, producers and the government – and how they all fit together.<br/>• 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.