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BSc (Hons) Financial Economics

University of Westminster — London, United Kingdom

BSc (Hons) Financial Economics is a undergraduate Economics course at University of Westminster, London, United Kingdom. It takes 3 years, costs £19,000 per year and starts in September.

Undergraduate · 3 years · Full-time · Economics · £19,000 per year

Intakes: September

Financial economics is all about managing financial assets such as trade and share prices, interest rates and exchange rates. You’ll not only be introduced to financial economics, but also gain a solid foundation in general economic concepts, principles, analysis, techniques and knowledge. Learning how to predict and advise on the impact of economic, social and public policy issues on monetary activities, you’ll develop your analytical and decision-making abilities, expanding your skills in data gathering, handling and interpretation, quantitative analysis and forecasting. Top reasons to study this course (from the course page): - Explore financial markets, learning how things like interest rates, exchange rates and investments affect businesses and the economy - Get hands-on with live financial data in our Bloomberg Financial Market Suites, building practical skills for your future career - Build practical data analysis skills using EViews, SPSS and Minitab, gaining experience with tools used in industry - Gain up to four CIMA exemptions, giving you a head start towards a professional qualification in accounting and finance - Prepare for careers as an economist, business analyst or investment analyst, with employers including Goldman Sachs and the Government Economic Service - Stand out to employers through valuable experience gained during an optional placement year or study abroad Campus: Marylebone, Central London Duration: 3 or 4 years Start dates: Full-time - September 2027 International tuition fee: £19,000 (Price per academic year). The university states annual fees stay the same throughout your studies. Careers (from the course page): This highly practical course aims to prepare you to use economic reasoning, mathematical and statistical analysis, to analyse and inform management decisions in business, industry, public and voluntary sectors. It is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge to evaluate financial performance, business and public policy issues – skills useful in almost any career. Graduate employers named on the course page: Boxington Corporate Finance, Goldman Sachs, Government Economic Service, Hamton Environmental Services. Source: University of Westminster course page.

Modules

• Introduction to Financial Economics (Year 1, Core)
• Macroeconomics 1 (Year 1, Core)
• Mathematics for Economists (Year 1, Core)
• Microeconomics 1 (Year 1, Core)
• Organisational Behaviour - Foundations of Professional Success (Year 1, Core)
• Global Business Environment (Year 1, Option)
• History and Political Economy of Development (Year 1, Option)
• Financial Policy Analysis (Year 2, Core)
• Macroeconomics 2 (Year 2, Core)
• Microeconomics 2 (Year 2, Core)
• Money Banking and Financial Markets (Year 2, Core)
• Statistics for Economists (Year 2, Core)
• Digital Economy (Year 2, Option)
• Global Economic Issues (Year 2, Option)
• The Economics and Finance of Sport (Year 2, Option)
• Advanced Economics (Year 3, Core)
• Applied Econometrics (Year 3, Core)
• Applied Financial Economics (Year 3, Core)
• Development Economics (Year 3, Option)
• Dissertation (Year 3, Option)
• Forecasting for Managers (Year 3, Option)
• International Trade (Year 3, Option)
• Labour Markets and Global Migration (Year 3, Option)

Careers

• Account manager
• Actuarial analyst
• Assistant economist
• Bank manager
• Business analyst
• Commercial project manager
• Commodities analyst
• Data analyst
• Economic consultant
• Economist
• Financial advisor
• Investment analyst
• Journalist
• Management trainee
• Market research analyst
• Risk analyst
• Sponsorships executive
• Statistician
• Stockbroker