Program Overview

Financial Economics BSc Honours

Overview

The Financial Economics BSc Honours course at the University of Westminster is designed to provide students with a solid understanding of underlying economic theories, principles, and their financial applications in various contexts. The program aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge to evaluate financial performance, business, and public policy issues.

Course Structure

The course is divided into three years, with the option to take a placement year or study abroad in the third year.

Year 1

• Crises and Controversies in Economics
• Global Business Environment
• Introduction to Financial Economics
• Macroeconomics 1
• Mathematics for Economists
• Microeconomics 1

Year 2

• Digital Economy
• Financial Policy Analysis
• Global Economic Issues
• Macroeconomics 2
• Microeconomics 2
• Money Banking and Financial Markets
• Statistics for Economists
• The Economics and Finance of Sport

Placement Year

• Students can choose to take a placement year or study abroad in the third year.

Year 3

• Advanced Economics
• Applied Econometrics
• Applied Financial Economics
• Development Economics
• Dissertation
• Forecasting for Managers
• International Trade
• Labour Markets and Global Migration

Entry Requirements

UK

• A levels: BBC (112 UCAS Tariff points)
• T levels: 112 UCAS Tariff points
• International Baccalaureate: 112 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme
• BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM
• BTEC Diploma: DD
• Access: 112 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course
• GCSE English Language: grade 4/C – IB grade 4 Higher Level
• GCSE Maths: grade 4/C – IB grade 4

International

• International Baccalaureate: 112 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme
• We accept a wide range of international high school level qualifications
• English language requirements: IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with a score of 5.5 in each component

Fees and Funding

UK

• Tuition fee: £9,535 (Price per academic year)
• Funding: Tuition fee loans, scholarships, and other funding options available

International

• Tuition fee: £17,000 (Price per academic year)
• Funding: International student funding options available

Teaching and Assessment

• Teaching methods: Lectures, seminars, workshops, problem-based and blended learning
• Assessment: Practical, written exams, coursework

Facilities

• The Learning Platform
• Lecture theatres
• Library
• Bloomberg Financial Market Suite
• Digital Marketing Lab
• Meeting spaces
• Cafe

Location

• Marylebone Campus, University of Westminster
• 309 Regent Street, London W1B 2HW

Related Courses

• Economics BSc Honours
• Economics and Management BA Honours
• Finance and Business Management BA Honours