Course Overview

Economics and finance form the structure upon which the modern world is built. This course teaches you to apply economic theory to real-world financial problems, giving you the analytical skills and subject knowledge to discuss your ideas and solutions confidently.

This degree provides you with an in-depth knowledge of the main ideas, concepts and principles of modern economics and finance, which guide the way businesses operate; governments exercise policies; and countries cooperate and compete with each other.

You learn to apply economic analysis to real-life problems while gaining the technical and analytical skills necessary to understand key developments in the global markets as well as the issues economies face in a world dominated by financial institutions. Your studies may cover economic theory, financial data analysis, business practice, financial markets, globalisation and econometrics.

General Eligibility

We will consider you as an individual and take into account all elements of your application, not just your qualifications. We are looking for breadth and depth in your current studies and enthusiasm for the subject you wish to study.

UCAS Tariff Points

• At least 80 points with 64 points from 2 A-level passes at C or above

• At least 80 points with 64 from Merit Merit in two BTEC Subsidiary Diplomas or one BTEC Diploma

• At least 80 points with Merit Merit Pass in the BTEC Extended Diploma

• A completed Access to Higher Education Diploma Equivalent qualifications such as Irish Leaving Certificate, OCR Nationals, International Baccalaureate and CACHE Level 3 awards.

You can work out how many UCAS points your qualifications are worth with the UCAS tariff calculator

Check Your Country page to confirm that your local qualifications are suitable or contact your International Admissions Team

Part Time Work Details

The 20 hours is total hours. It is not per job. If you hold multiple part-time jobs then the total hours of all the work you are doing added together.

Language Requirement

• English language requirements

  The University accepts the following qualification as satisfying the English Language requirements for entry to a Bachelor or Master's degree.

  UKVI Academic IELTS overall score of 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each element

  Please note: some courses may require higher levels of English – the exact criteria will be specified in the course descriptions