BSc (Econ) (Hons) Finance

The Economics and Finance BSc (Hons) course, offered by Queen Mary University of London, is a well-built program that prepares students with a strong grounding in economics, along with specialist knowledge in finance. It offers students the opportunity to study from a range of disciplines that are essential for understanding the complexities of the financial world.Course Content: Throughout the course, students will explore the theoretical and practical aspects of economic theories and financial markets. They will learn about microeconomic and macroeconomic principles, financial accounting, corporate finance, and international finance. Students will also delve into econometrics, which involves statistical modelling, estimation, and hypothesis testing. The final year allows students to focus on their areas of interest, choosing from a wide range of options, including corporate finance, financial econometrics, and international money and finance. Key Modules: Some of the key modules to be undertaken during the course include; Mathematical Methods, Microeconomic Theory, Macroeconomic Theory, Econometric Theory, Corporate Finance, Financial Economics, and a Dissertation in the final year.Accreditations: The programme is also accredited by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) and also provides exemptions from some professional examinations set by the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI).Future Careers: Graduates of the Economics and Finance program have excellent career prospects. They can work in a wide range of roles in the banking and finance sector, consultancy, and public sector roles such as in the Bank of England or the government's Economic Service. Some graduates also chose further study or roles teaching in higher education.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.