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Economics and Finance - BSc (Hons)

Discover the precise economic methods, quantitative techniques and up-to-date analytical tools you need for a financially-focused career in economics on this degree course. You’ll explore current debates about the relationship between economics, finance and society while our Financial Research and Trading Room will give you direct access to Bloomberg, the leading financial services provider of market data. The teaching staff include expert advisors to the European Commission, the UK Treasury and other prestigious institutions.

Course details

This Economics and Finance degree course explores current debates in the field, including world growth patterns, trade flows, financial crises, business lending and volatility in asset prices. By also studying everyday matters such as profit determination and investment analysis, you’ll develop the knowledge needed to effectively navigate the financial world.

Mode of study: 2 -3 days campus
Intake: September , January
Course length: 3-4 years
Course fee: £9,250 per year
Location: London

London Metropolitan University

Course overview

This undergraduate degree will help you to develop key transferable skills valued by employers. These vital skills include team-work, solving business problems, IT analysis, work presentations and managing your own performance.

At London Met, you’ll learn from economists who are internationally recognised for their research and use the latest insights to contribute to your education. Many of our staff have worked as expert advisers to organisations such as the European Commission, the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), the UK Treasury and other departments within the UK and Italian governments.

Benefits

Active collaborative learning
Face-to-face discussion
Outstanding student support
Learn from experienced tutors
Make full use of facilities
Access support
Careers advice

Entry requirements

a minimum grade C in three A levels or minimum grades BC in at least two A levels in academic or business subjects (or a minimum of 96 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification, eg BTEC National, OCR Diploma or Advanced Diploma)

English Language GCSE at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent)

What the students say

Everything I’ve learned so far is very interesting. I’ve come to understand the world much better, mainly because I understand how the world economy works. The lectures and seminars are well prepared and assist in my learning. Whenever I’ve had any problems with the subject or something I couldn’t understand, the staff have helped me.

Modules

The modules listed below are for the academic year 2022/23 and represent the course modules at this time. Modules and module details (including, but not limited to, location and time) are subject to change over time.

Year One

Business Law and Ethics (core, 15 credits)
Data Science, Research and Analysis (core, 15 credits)
Introduction to Financial Markets and Institutions (core, 15 credits)
Management Accounting Fundamentals (core, 15 credits)
Principles of Macroeconomics (core, 15 credits)
Principles of Microeconomics (core, 15 credits)
Understanding and Managing Data (core, 15 credits)
Understanding the Business and Economic Environment (core, 15 credits)

Year two

Applied Microeconomics (core, 15 credits)
Labour Economics (core, 15 credits)
Lending (core, 15 credits)
Principles of Econometrics (core, 15 credits)
Principles of Finance (core, 15 credits)
Problem Solving: Methods and Analysis (core, 15 credits)
Creating a Winning Business 1 (alternative core, 15 credits)
Learning through Work (alternative core, 15 credits)
Applied Macroeconomics (option, 15 credits)
Developing Inclusive Organisations (option, 15 credits)
Investment (option, 15 credits)
Sustainability, Business and Responsibility (option, 15 credits)

Year Three

Development Economics (core, 15 credits)
Dissertation (core, 30 credits)
Financial Engineering (core, 15 credits)
Financial and Economic Modelling (core, 15 credits)
Issues in Labour Markets (core, 15 credits)
Financial Instruments (option, 15 credits)
Financial Management (option, 15 credits)
International Banking (option, 15 credits)
International Trade and Finance (option, 15 credits)
Personal Finance (option, 15 credits)
Practising Business Strategy (with simulation) (option, 15 credits)
Professional Experience Year Placement (option, 30 credits)