BSc Economics and Finance

The BSc Economics and Finance course at the University of Reading presents an in-depth investigation into the concepts of economics and finance, industry practices, and current theories. The course enables students to develop themselves in the areas of investment analysis, portfolio management, and corporate finance amongst others, while providing opportunities to gain practical experience in a professional environment.Course Content: Over a three-year duration, students are exposed to modules from both the Economics and Finance perspectives, enabling them to gain a sound understanding of both fields. The course content ranges from Microeconomics and Macroeconomics to introductory and intermediate financial Theory and Investment Management. The third year of the program presents opportunity to tailor your learning to your interests with optional modules.Key Modules: These include Quantitative Methods in Economics, Introductory Macroeconomics, Portfolio Management, Intermediate Macroeconomics, Financial Markets, Corporate Finance, and Financial Econometrics amongst others. Accreditations: This course is accredited by the Chartered Insurance Institute and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. It also includes exemptions from some professional examinations depending on module choices.Future Careers: Graduates of this program can engage in a plethora of career paths such as careers in industry, finance, government and consulting. Jobs that former students of this course have embarked on include Business Analyst at Lloyds Banking Group, Auditor at KPMG, Equity Analyst at Schroders, and Financial Analyst at Barclays.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.