Financial Economics
City, University of London
UCAS Code: L111 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Including A Level mathematics. A Level General Studies, Critical Thinking and Citizenship Studies are not accepted.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
A minimum of 6/B in GCSE mathematics and 4/C in GCSE English language is required.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
30 points with 5 or better in three Higher Level subjects including Mathematics. A minimum of 5 in SL English will be required.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM plus grade B or better in A Level mathematics. Contact Admissions team to confirm acceptable subjects.
UCAS Tariff
120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of grade B in A Level mathematics combined with acceptable level 3 qualification(s) equivalent to two full A Levels (eg. BTEC diploma).
About this course
On this degree you will develop highly valuable, transferable skills that open the door to a rewarding career in finance or economics.
You will study current economic theory and practice, financial economics, and the technical mathematics and statistics that underpin them. This supports your professional development, equipping you with the analytical abilities of a trained economist and specific knowledge of the economic aspects of financial markets.
- Develop sought-after quantitative skills required to analyse financial markets.
- Show prospective employers your sound knowledge and understanding of the macroeconomic and microeconomic principles underlying various types of financial markets and instruments
- Learn the latest developments in all major fields of economics in a highly energised and supportive environment from lecturers recruited for their research excellence
- Stand out from the crowd with a professional placement year – past students have undertaken placements with organisations like PriceWaterhouseCoopers, HM Treasury, RBS, Goldman Sachs and the Financial Ombudsman Service
- Enjoy professional and social opportunities through the student-led Economics Society
- Follow in the footsteps of recent graduates who now work for major global corporations.
Modules
Year 1
Develop an understanding of the analytical and conceptual foundations of economics with examples of the real-world application of economics to important fundamental problems.
Topics in Applied Microeconomics
Topics in Applied Macroeconomics
Introduction to Microeconomics
Introduction to Macroeconomics
Data Analysis 1
Data Analysis 2
Mathematics for Economists Post A Level 1
Mathematics for Economists Post A Level 2
Year 2
Build your knowledge with core economic theory modules. Develop technical skills in econometrics and mathematical methods, and understand global financial markets.
Core Modules:
Intermediate Microeconomics 1
Intermediate Microeconomics 2
Intermediate Macroeconomics 1
International Trade
Introductory Econometrics
Intermediate Mathematical Methods
Global Financial Markets
Intermediate Econometrics
Elective Modules:
History of Economic Thought
Intermediate Macroeconomics 2
Digital Economy and Internet Markets
Micro-Placements
Year 3
Apply your knowledge of core tools to a supervised research project in financial economics. Specialise in the financial aspects of the subject, developing a coherent, systematic and detailed knowledge of the subject.
Core Modules:
Corporate Finance
Introduction to Financial Derivatives
Financial Economics
Applied Econometrics
Money and Banking
Elective Modules:
Economics Project
International Finance
Monetary Economics
Labour Economics
Development Economics
Industrial Organisation
Nations and Firms in the Global Economy
Advanced Topics in Microeconomics
Computational Economics
Experimental Economics
Micro-Placements
Industry Projects
Summer Internship
Integrated Professional Training
Modules are subject to change.
Assessment methods
Assessment is based mainly on coursework and unseen examination. Your coursework may consist of:
Standard essays
Individual and group presentations
Group reports
Classwork
Unseen tests
Problem sets.
Percentage of the course assessed by coursework
The balance of assessment by examination, practical examination and assessment by coursework will to some extent depend on the optional modules you choose.
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City, University of London
Department of Economics
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