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.

The team at Anglia Ruskin understand that Clearing can seem scary. But don't worry, they make it simple and will guide you every step of the way. <br/><br/>ARU students are supported at every stage of their journey, from counselling and wellbeing sessions to a money advice service.<br/><br/>Whatever your career ambitions, ARU's innovative curriculum is developed to provide you with the transferable skills and practical experience that employers are looking for. <br/><br/>ARU has been awarded Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework in recognition of their high teaching standards. ARU was also named University of the Year for 2023, reflecting their commitment to excellent education. <br/><br/>You'll have access to their careers service throughout your time at ARU, and after you graduate. They even have an in-house recruitment agency, ARU Temps, who can help you start building your CV, while also earning some extra money. They were also a finalist in the Academic Employability Awards 2025, showing the great opportunities that await ARU alumni!<br/><br/>ARU's £95m investment in the last five years means you'll get top-notch facilities: award-winning SuperLabs, financial trading rooms, TV studios, engineering labs, gaming suites, mock law courts, nursing and paramedic skills labs, and much more! ARU's Peterborough Lab building was also named building of the year at the 2025 Pineapple Awards.<br/><br/>Find out more and apply to ARU today.