The BSc Economics and Finance course offers a strong combination of essential business and finance topics alongside the core elements of an economics degree. Many academics within the School of Economics are advisers to world-renowned organisations, meaning our teaching and research is at the forefront of the field and is influenced by real industry insights. On our BSc Economic and Finance course you will study how the business and finance sectors operate, their role in modern economics and the essential tools for analysing them. This course is developed around a framework of core economics and quantitative principles, providing you with a strong set of analytical skills that are highly relevant to the worlds of business and finance. You will also build your analytical problem-solving capabilities, develop quantitative and data analysis proficiency, improve your computing skills and polish your written and oral presentation talents. These skills are highly sought-after in today’s challenging economic environment, as organisations and financial institutions strive to solve increasingly complex problems. Economic decisions are at the heart of every society, shaping the future of individuals, organisations, regions and nations. This hints at the variety of careers available to economists and the range of skills you can expect to develop by studying one of our courses. Graduates of our courses are highly successful in securing quality jobs. The problem-solving nature of the subject, the highly relevant and applied focus of our courses, as well as the potential for experience gained from your Professional Training placement greatly appeals to employers. Our recent graduates from the School of Economics have entered roles such as: Consultant, Ernst & Young; Analyst, Bank of England; Financial Crime Associate, Deloitte; Assistant Economist, Home Office; Data Analyst, Nexmo; Technical Business Analyst, Acturis Ltd and Telecom Analyst, Efftel.