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Economics and Finance (Industry) BSc (Hons)

Lancaster University

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Lancaster University

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    06-OCT-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

BSc Economics and Finance (Industry) is a four-year career-focused degree that combines the broad sweep and critical thinking of economics with a focus on the markets and investing of finance. The programme is flexible after the first year of your studies, allowing you to choose modules based on your strengths and interests as they evolve. You鈥檒l benefit from our specialist careers coaching throughout your degree, designed to prepare you for the career you want.


Course overview

You will learn from leading academic researchers and expert practitioners in economics and finance, and you will begin by learning the foundations of finance theory and methodology and the fundamentals of economics.Your first year includes the modules Accounting and Finance, Quantitative Methods for Economics, and Principles of Economics A. These will introduce you to the key principles of both fields and are designed to give you solid foundations for the remainder of your degree.In your second year, you will learn about asset pricing, financial accounting and econometrics, amongst other topics.Your third year is spent in industry. You鈥檒l be supported in securing a placement, with past students joining companies such as IBM, Lloyds Bank, Microsoft, PwC and the Bank of England. Roles on offer range from project management and logistics to investment, business development and risk. Most placements are in the UK, but there are some options overseas.In your final year, you choose all your modules, from Game Theory, Portfolio Management, Financial Markets, and Monetary Microeconomics, among other options.Alongside these academic modules and throughout all three years of your study, you will have modules on careers and employability led by our Careers Coaches. These are designed to prepare you for interviews and internships and show you what careers will be available.Throughout your studies, you will be led by academics at the frontier of financial research. Our researchers work on major European projects, including investigating how to apply artificial intelligence to banking, and on the art, precision and effectiveness of factor investing and hedge fund strategies. We have developed strong links with the Bank of England, top asset management companies, financial regulators and economists worldwide. Our connections with Invesco allow us to deliver joint conferences and seminars, providing you with insights from both top academics and industry professionals.


Key facts

We teach Economics from the ground up, so you do not need an A level in Economics to enrol in this course.The University will use all reasonable effort to support you in finding a suitable placement for your studies. While a placement role may not be available in a field or organisation directly related to your academic studies or career aspirations, all placement roles offer valuable experience of working at a graduate level and gaining a range of professional skills.If you are unsuccessful in securing a suitable placement for your third year, you can transfer to the equivalent non-placement degree scheme and will continue with your studies at Lancaster, finishing your degree after your third year. The University offers a range of shorter placement and internship opportunities for which you would be welcome to apply.


Course outcomes

Employers highly value our Economics and Finance degrees. Graduates from this programme work as economists in the public sector and academia, but also in banking, professional services, international business and international organisations.

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

拢 24,475per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Lancaster University

Lancaster University

Lancaster University

  • University League Table

    10th

  • Campus address

    Lancaster University, Bailrigg, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 4YW, England

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Lancaster's community consists of students from over 100 countries, giving students the chance to make lifelong connections that cross borders and cultures.
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Multiple international societies help bring people together to celebrate and share culture.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Accounting & Finance

    17th out of 103 3

    16th out of 79 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    140 62%

    32nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    80.0 80%

    21st

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.23 81%

    29th

    3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    146 64%

    29th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    88.0 88%

    18th

    7

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.18 79%

    17th

    41

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