BSc (Hons) Economics & Finance

The Economics and Finance (Hons) course at the University of Lincoln is a full-time, undergraduate program dedicated to building foundational knowledge about economic concepts, principles, and processes, and their practical applications in finance. This course aims to equip learners with the skills and understanding to navigate the challenging realms of economics and finance in a diverse, fast-paced world economy. Course Content: The course curriculum combines a comprehensive exploration of economics and finance fundamentals, both from a theoretical and practical perspective, while supporting students' development in areas such as decision-making and strategizing. The course adopts a global viewpoint, enabling learners to understand the international economic landscape and its impact on finance. Students also participate in research projects, developing their ability to apply learned concepts and theories. Key Modules: The curriculum is divided into levels, with foundational modules in the first year, such as ‘Quantitative Methods for Economics’, ‘Microeconomic Principles’ and ‘Introduction to Finance’. In the subsequent levels, topic-focused modules are introduced, among which are ‘Financial Markets and Institutions’, ‘Behavioural Finance’ and ‘Macroeconomics’.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment (CISI). Moreover, students may also be eligible to receive exemptions from examinations of professional bodies like The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), or The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) based on the modules they've taken.Future Careers: This course can lead students towards a variety of career pathways in the financial sector, public sector, banking, financial management, and consultancy. Potential employers may be businesses, government agencies, or non-governmental organizations. Alternatively, graduates may decide to pursue further study at the postgraduate level.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.