COURSE OVERVIEW
An Economics and Finance degree can lead to a genuine variety of careers, from investment banking and management consultancy to senior finance roles within international organisations.
The BSc Economics and Finance degree at Swansea University has an excellent reputation. It has produced high performing graduates who have been hired by the world’s biggest brands such as Barclays, HSBC and PwC, and the world’s most respected organisations, including major financial institutions and government bodies.
Blending core elements of economics and finance, this degree provides a comprehensive understanding of modern economics and its application within the financial industry.
The chance to concentrate on specialist areas such as corporate finance will develop your appreciation of the relationship between economic analysis and financial operations.
Over the course of your studies, consistently observing how theory impacts practice will enhance your strategic decision-making abilities.
By the time you graduate, you will be confident in the application of your knowledge, investigative and model-building skills to effectively advise different types of organisations.
WHY ECONOMICS AND FINANCE AT SWANSEA?
Economics at Swansea is ranked:
- Top 5 in the UK for Course Satisfaction (Guardian University Guide 2023)
- Top 15 in the UK for Teaching Satisfaction (Guardian University Guide 2023)
- Top 20 in the UK for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2023)
- Top 25 in the UK for Teaching Quality (Times Good University Guide 2023)
At Swansea you can:
- Tailor your course to suit your interests and career goals - choose from a huge selection of optional modules
- Get real-world know-how from our world-leading lecturers with unrivalled experience in both industry and academia
- Be part of a diverse student body from over 60 different countries
ECONOMICS AND FINANCE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Economics and Finance graduates from Swansea are poised for financially rewarding and mentally rigorous employment opportunities.
Whether you target the pressured energy of a trading floor or the credibility of becoming an authority on finance trends, this degree will make you a strong candidate for any graduate employer. Your future job title could be any of the following:
- Economist
- Analyst, Researcher
- Government Adviser
- Management Consultant
- Derivatives Trader
- Financial Analyst
- Econometrician
Early studies give you a solid foundation in microeconomics, macroeconomics, finance, accounting and current issues. In later years you can focus your studies by selecting from different specialist module choices according to your chosen career, as detailed below.
BSc 3 Year Full-time - September
Year 1 (Level 4)
FHEQ 4 Undergraduate / HECert
Students choose 120 credits from the following:
Compulsory Modules
- Principles of Microeconomics
- Accounting for Economics
- Approaches to Economic Analysis
- Current Issues in Economics
- Principles of Macroeconomics
- Finance for Economics
- Exploring Economic Data
Year 2 (Level 5)
FHEQ 5 Undergraduate / HEDip
Students choose 120 credits from the following:
Compulsory Modules
- Corporate Finance 1
- Intermediate Microeconomics
- Problems and Decision-Making in Economics
- Financial Markets and Institutions
- Intermediate Macroeconomics
- Economic Policy
- Introductory Econometrics
Year 3 (Level 6)
FHEQ 6 Undergraduate / Honours
Students choose 120 credits from the following:
Compulsory Modules
- Advanced Microeconomics
- Advanced Macroeconomics
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