Program Overview

BSc (Hons) Financial Economics

The BSc (Hons) Financial Economics course is designed as a one- or two-year top-up route for students with prior qualifications such as a Foundation Degree or HND. This course leads to a full honours degree, blending rigorous theoretical frameworks with practical, evidence-based analysis across micro- and macroeconomics, financial policy, and corporate strategy.

About the Course

Students gain hands-on experience with industry-standard tools via the Bloomberg Interactive Learning Suite and develop professional insight through real-world applications, networking opportunities within the Economics Society, and guest lectures from leading academics and professionals. Whether aiming for further study, policy work, or a career in financial markets, this course equips students with the tools and mindset of a modern economist.

Course Structure

The course is divided into two years, with core and optional modules in each year.

Year 1

• Core modules:
  • PBS500CPD: Careers and Professional Development (0 credits)
  • ECN5011: Intermediate Microeconomics
  • ECN5012: Intermediate Macroeconomics
  • ECN5013: Research Methods and Artificial Intelligence in Economics
  • ECN5014: Econometrics and Data Analytics
  • ECN5016: Sustainable Futures in Economics and Finance
• Optional modules:
  • ECN5004: Financial Markets and Decision Making (20 credits)
  • ECN5005: International Economics: Trade and Finance (20 credits)
  • ECN5018: The Economics of Business Organisations

Year 2

• Core modules:
  • ECN6001: Advanced Economic Theory and Policy (20 credits)
  • ECN6007: Game Theory and Strategic Behaviour (20 credits)
  • ECN6008: Professional Practice for Economists (20 credits)
  • PBS600CPD: Continued Careers and Professional Development (0 credits)
  • ECN6009: Researching for Business
• Optional modules:
  • ECN6004: Financial Markets and Decision Making (20 credits)
  • ECN6005: International Economics: Trade and Finance (20 credits)
  • ECN6011: The Economics of Business Organisations

Optional Pathways

Completion of this top-up programme may lead to entry on a master's degree in a variety of business and finance areas, including:

• MBA Master of Business Administration
• MBA Master of Business Administration (top-up)
• MSc Finance
• MSc Business and Management
• MSc Business Psychology

Experience

Plymouth Business School is an enterprising environment driving sustainable prosperity. The school offers a vibrant community, networking events, and skills workshops that deepen understanding of the industry and support academic journeys.

Careers

The advanced skills, analytical mindset, and financial expertise gained from this top-up degree open doors to graduate-level careers in banking, corporate finance, economic consultancy, risk analytics, data modelling, and beyond.

Fees and Funding

• Tuition fees for UK students: Ł9,790 per year
• Tuition fees for international students: Ł18,150 per year
• Additional costs: This course is delivered by the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Business, and studying a course in this faculty may incur additional costs relating to placement or equipment requirements.

Entry Requirements

• Entry to Level 5: Applicants should possess a commensurate level 4 financial economics qualification.
• Entry to Level 6: Applicants should possess a commensurate level 5 financial economics qualification.
• English language requirements: IELTS 6.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in listening, reading, speaking, and writing).

Application

All applications for undergraduate courses are made through UCAS.com. The UCAS course code is L113, and the institution code is P60.