BScEconomics with Finance
This degree allows students to understand how the economy and the financial system interact. The major in Economics includes an analysis of macro and micro-economic principles, whilst the minor in Finance provides insights into financial institutions and markets. This combination provides an excellent platform for graduates to pursue a career in economics, finance and related industries.
- Entry requirements
- ABB
- English language requirements
- An IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each test component.
- Tuition fees
- £20,800 / ¥187,200
Course Content
Year 1
- Principles of Economics
- Mathematics for Economists
- Accounting
- Statistical Methods
- Financial Institutions and Markets
Year 2
- Economic Growth
- Financial Market Theory
- Microeconomics of Markets
- Macroeconomics
- Introduction to Econometrics
- Financial Decision Making
Year 3
- Capital Markets
- Corporate Finance and Derivatives
- Applied Econometrics
Students will be able to choose additional modules from a range which may include:
- Economic History (20 credits)
- Environmental Economics (20 credits)
- Contemporary Economic Issues (20 credits)
- International Economics (20 credits)
- Economics Dissertation (20 credits)
- Economics of Networks and Institutions (20 credits)
- Labour Economics (20 credits)
- Public Economics (20 credits)
Related courses
- Economics
- 3 years (L100)
- Economics and Accounting
- 3 years (LN14)
Applications open
Why Queen's
Global Opportunities
The degree also provides you with further opportunities to work and study abroad through schemes such as Study USA, British Council, Erasmus, International Workplace Tours, Study China, City Scholarships and much more.
World-class Facilities
You will have access to Bloomberg terminals in the FinTrU Trading Room, giving students the skills, experience and knowledge necessary to prepare them for a career in the financial services sector.
Students will also have access to specialist mathematical and statistical training and software, giving them the skills, experience and knowledge necessary to prepare them for careers in economics and business analytics.
Industry Links
Top performing students are regularly awarded prizes, scholarships and internships from leading companies, such as the Shaw Memorial Prize for best performing second-year student in BSc Economics, and the KPMG Prize for the best graduate in the BSc Economics degree.
Student Experience
Students can join the Economics Society, a student-run organisation which aims to educate its members on the use of Economics in practice through guest speakers, field trips abroad and educational seminars.
Careers/further study
Students graduating with a degree in Economics from Queen’s are well placed to secure a range of employment opportunities in economics and related areas in the public and private sectors. In recent years, students have secured positions in economic analysis and appraisal with a range of government and other public sector organisations, specialist careers in banking and investment appraisal, as well as more generalist positions in economic consulting.
Typical career destinations
Typical career destinations of graduates include:
- Professional Economists
- Accountancy
- Financial Consultants
- Teachers
- Managers and Administrators in areas such as market research, advertising, sales and personnel
- Education, health or government departments
Graduate employers include:
- PwC
- KPMG
- Capita
- Ulster Bank
- Citi
- Northern Ireland Civil Service
- The Treasury
- Dow Chemical
- BT
“The course provides a balance and comprehensive understanding of economics and finance. Final year provides the flexibility to choose modules that reflect my interests] and career aspirations. Since year one at Queen’s I have developed a strong skill set due to rigorous academic assessment combined with constant exposure to high quality academic staff and students.” Mark Carvill, BSc Economics with Finance
