Program Overview

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Introduction to Financial Economics and Banking BSc

The Financial Economics and Banking BSc is a 3-4 year program that explores the relationship between modern economic study and the banking system, as well as the role of financial systems in global economics. This program delves into the fundamentals of economics, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of financial organisations and markets.

Course Description

The BSc Financial Economics and Banking introduces students to a broad range of topics, including:

• Banking
• Financial intermediation
• Asset and liability management
• Financial decision making
• Financial markets and institutions Students will learn to apply economic theory in financial contexts, such as the appraisal of competing investment opportunities and the impact of government policy on the stock market and banking sector. The program also covers techniques like derivatives pricing, risk management methods, and portfolio management, as well as the use of financial software and complex data sources.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for the program, students must meet the following requirements:

• A/AS-levels: ABB, with two AS-levels considered in place of one A-level
• EPQ with A-levels: BBB + EPQ at grade B
• Access to HE Diploma: Pass relevant Diploma with 45 credits at Level 3, including 30 credits at Distinction
• GCSE: Grade 5/B in Mathematics and Grade 4/C in English Language
• International Baccalaureate: Pass Full Diploma with 30 points, including a minimum of grade 4 in SL Maths Analysis and Approach or 6 in SL Maths Application and Interpretation or 4 in HL if not held at GCSE
• BTEC National Extended Diploma: DDD in Business (plus 5 GCSEs at grade 5/B including Maths and English Language)
• T Levels: Distinction in Finance (plus 5 GCSEs at grade 5 including Maths and English)
• Other official national and international qualifications considered from across the world

Fees and Funding

The tuition fees for the program are as follows:

• UK Students: ｣9,790 in the first year, subject to Parliamentary approval
• International Students: ｣20,200 per year Students may be eligible for scholarships, and the University offers a range of funding options to support students.

Careers and Employability

The program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge required to succeed in a variety of careers, including:

• Banking
• Finance
• Economics
• Business
• Government Graduates from the program have gone on to work for top employers, including Santander, PWC, and Deloitte.

Course Structure

The program consists of the following modules:

Year 1

• Contemporary Issues in Economics, Finance and Business
• Microeconomics
• Maths for Economics 1
• Statistics for Economics
• Macroeconomics
• Maths for Economics 2
• Introduction to Economic Data Analysis
• Contemporary Issues in Economics, Finance and Business 2

Year 2

• Core modules:
  • Introductory Econometrics
  • Principles of Banking
  • Intermediate Microeconomics
  • Intermediate Macroeconomics
  • Topics in Applied Econometrics
  • Principles of Finance
  • Money and Central Banking
• Option modules:
  • Economic History
  • Firms, Markets and Welfare
  • Labour Economics
  • Environmental and Resource Economics
  • Data Science

Year in Industry or Abroad (optional)

Students have the option to spend their third year gaining work experience on an industry placement or studying abroad at one of the University's partner institutions.

Final Year

• Core modules:
  • Financial Derivatives
  • Investment Management
  • Risk Management in Banking
  • Corporate Finance
  • Communicating Economics
• Option modules:
  • Management Science
  • Managerial Economics
  • Mathematical Finance
  • International Finance
  • Accounting
  • Economics of Health
  • Behavioural Economics

Teaching and Learning

The program uses a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, seminars, and small group work. Students will have the opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge through independent learning, including reading, research, and coursework assignments. The University's Centre for Academic Achievement provides support with study and exam skills, academic writing, and presentations.

Research Areas

The University's School of Business has a strong research focus, with staff acting as advisers and consultants to international and national organisations, including the European Central Bank, the United Nations, and the International Monetary Fund. Students will have the opportunity to engage with research-inspired teaching and develop their own research skills.