About This Course
This course will allow you to combine the study of economics with specialising in financial markets and corporate finance. You will gain an understanding of the workings of modern economies and the financial markets that lie at their heart. You will study how firms, individuals and governments make decisions that shape society at large, and learn how the financial markets function. In doing so, you will develop skills that will be of great value for your future life and career, including those related to modelling, data and analytical thinking.
This degree is an excellent choice for those who are interested in economics and considering a career in the financial sector. You will develop a strong set of analytical skills alongside an understanding of how modern economies function. You will be part of a thriving community of students in the Business School, with opportunities for work experience and extra-curricular activities that support personal development. The school has a number of active societies and gives all students the chance to take part in national business competitions.
Why choose Bangor University for this course?
- You will be taught by research active staff, with expertise in a wide variety of topics in economic and finance.
- You will learn from staff who are engaged with policymakers in government, regulators, as well as practitioners in the financial sector.
- You can combine your study of economics and finance with optional modules from within the Business School (such as sustainability, banking or accountancy) or elsewhere in the University (such as language study).
Course Content
The degree offers a mix of modules, some of which span several degree subjects, while others are more specialised. So you will meet students from across the School, while getting to know those on your degree very well. Most economics and finance modules will involve a mix of lectures, with online supporting materials, workshops and classes. Others involve the use of specialised software to simulate market trading and to develop further your numerical and analytical skills. Assessments will include coursework and examinations. You can expect to do some group work- this is a key aspect of preparing you for your working lives.
This degree will develop a strong theoretical core, alongside professional skills and the application to applied cases and examples.
Facilities
General University Facilities
Library and Archive Services
Our four libraries provide a range of attractive study environments including collaborative work areas, meeting rooms and silent study spaces.
We have an extensive collection of books and journals and many of the journals are available online in full-text format.
We house one of the largest university-based archives not only in Wales, but also the UK. Allied to the Archives is the Special Collections of rare printed books.
Learning Resources
There is a range of learning resources available, supported by experienced staff, to help you in your studies.
The University’s IT Services provides computing, media and reprographics facilities and services including:
- Over 1,150 computers for students, with some PC rooms open 24 hours a day
- Blackboard, a commercial Virtual Learning Environment, that makes learning materials available on-line.
Careers
This degree presents an outstanding opportunity for anyone interested in a career as an economist, with a focus on the financial sector. It offers specialisation secured by strong analytical skills. Many graduates will opt for a career in finance, a thriving sector in the UK and globally. The degree will also provide paths into work with large companies in other sectors and in the public sector. Many graduates in economics and finance take up roles with the Treasury or Bank of England, and with regulators such as the FCA. The analytical content of the degree also opens up opportunities in research and management consultancy. If you choose to take a work placement as part of your degree programme, there are openings with local and national employers.
EXPLORE MORE IN ECONOMICS
Studying Economics as a subject will give you an understanding of the world and its inner workings. You will learn everything from what determines the price of goods and services to why the average standards of living vary so widely within and between countries.
Additional Course Options
This course is available with a Placement Year option where you will study for 1 additional year. The Placement Year is undertaken at the end of the second year and students are away for the whole of the academic year.
The Placement Year provides you with a fantastic opportunity to broaden your horizons and develop valuable skills and contacts through working with a self-sourced organisation relevant to your degree subject. The minimum period in placement (at one or more locations) is seven calendar months; more usually you would spend 10-12 months with a placement provider. You would normally start sometime in the period June to September of your second year and finish between June and September the following year. Placements can be UK-based or overseas and you will work with staff to plan and finalise the placement arrangements.
You will be expected to find and arrange a suitable placement to complement your degree and will be fully supported throughout by a dedicated member of staff at your academic School and the University’s Skills and Employability Services.
You will have the opportunity to fully consider this option when you have started your course at Bangor and can make an application for a transfer onto this pathway at the appropriate time. If you have any questions in the meantime, please get in touch.
My name is Kavisha Prince Anthony, and I always had a dream of studying abroad. Thankfully, that dream came to life since I applied to the Study Advisor. I was able to receive my visa within four days. I also had some visa refusals in the past; I had about six UK visa refusals in the past, but thankfully, it was not an issue since the Study Advisor was able to make things work this time. I highly recommend Study Advisor for your dreams of going abroad, whether it be the UK or any other European country there is.