Financial Economics BSc (Hons)

On this degree you will develop highly valuable, transferable skills that open the door to a rewarding career in finance or economics.<br/><br/>You will study current economic theory and practice, financial economics, and the technical mathematics and statistics that underpin them. This supports your professional development, equipping you with the analytical abilities of a trained economist and specific knowledge of the economic aspects of financial markets.<br/><br/><br/>- Develop sought-after quantitative skills required to analyse financial markets.<br/><br/><br/>- Show prospective employers your sound knowledge and understanding of the macroeconomic and microeconomic principles underlying various types of financial markets and instruments<br/><br/><br/>- Learn the latest developments in all major fields of economics in a highly energised and supportive environment from lecturers recruited for their research excellence<br/><br/><br/>- Stand out from the crowd with a professional placement year – past students have undertaken placements with organisations like PriceWaterhouseCoopers, HM Treasury, RBS, Goldman Sachs and the Financial Ombudsman Service<br/><br/><br/>- Enjoy professional and social opportunities through the student-led Economics Society <br/><br/><br/>- Follow in the footsteps of recent graduates who now work for major global corporations. <br/>

Clearing is your chance to study in the heart of London.<br/><br/>Ranked top 10 in the UK for Social Mobility (HEPI 2024) and 5th for Career Prospects (Guardian University Guide 2024), City is proud to be a modern, forward-thinking university. You'll get a choice of exciting modules, a taster of working life, and the chance to meet people from over 160 different countries.<br/><br/>City is home to more than 20,000 students and 200 undergraduate courses, including History & Politics, Aerospace Engineering, Media Production, and Law. Whatever you study, you'll get the opportunity to gain experience through industry placements & summer internships, and lifelong memories through optional study abroad semesters.<br/><br/>You'll also be studying in London! Picture rainy afternoons in the British Museum, study sessions in the spectacular British Library, vintage shopping on Brick Lane, and delicious food spots in Islington. That's what City life looks like.