Course Overview - Economics and Finance BSc (Hons)
**Why choose this course**
Our BSc (Hons) Economics and Finance course offers you a strong combination of essential business and finance topics alongside the core elements of an economics degree.
You will study advanced mathematical and analytical techniques to prepare you for your future career. You will be particularly well-prepared to enter city finance roles and undertake further study in the areas of business and finance.
Our teaching is at the forefront of the field and is influenced by real industry insights. All academics within our School of Economics ...
**Why choose this course**<br/>Our BSc (Hons) Economics and Finance course offers you a strong combination of essential business and finance topics alongside the core elements of an economics degree.<br/><br/>You will study advanced mathematical and analytical techniques to prepare you for your future career. You will be particularly well-prepared to enter city finance roles and undertake further study in the areas of business and finance.<br/><br/>Our teaching is at the forefront of the field and is influenced by real industry insights. All academics within our School of Economics are research active and some are advisers to world-renowned organisations.<br/><br/>We are ranked 19th in the UK for Economics by the Complete University Guide 2023 and 16th in the UK by The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023.<br/><br/>Our award-winning Professional Training placements prepare students for roles in industry. <br/><br/>We were shortlisted for University of the Year in The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023. <br/><br/>**What you will study**<br/>On our BSc (Hons) Economics and Finance course, you will study how the business and finance sectors operate, their role in modern economics and the essential tools for analysing them.<br/><br/>This course is developed around a framework of core economics and quantitative principles. You’ll learn a strong set of analytical skills that are highly relevant to the worlds of business and finance.<br/><br/>You will also develop analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills, as well as proficiency in quantitative analysis and data analysis. The course will also help you to improve your written and oral presentation skills.