Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Financial Economics - 3.5
years
In the first year of this University of Dundee course, students will take four modules, which they will study until the end of May. As part of the four, there will be a core module that students will study. In year 2, they will study eight modules over the year so as to meet the normal requirements to proceed into third year. In all years students will take a mixture of core and optional modules.
Focusing on financial economics, students will combine core economic skills with current and fast-changing theories around financial markets.
Economists examine how societies attempt to make the best use of their scarce resources, so that they can advise governments, individuals, and companies on how to improve decisions and outcomes.
Teaching
Teaching is through a combination of:
- lectures
- tutorials
- workshops
- statistics sessions
We also offer an annual series of industry guest lectures which you are encouraged to attend.
Assessment
Assessments can be in the form of:
- essays
- problem-based exercises
- case studies
- presentations
- group projects
- exams
Core Module
These modules are an essential part of your course.- Foundations of Economic Analysis (BU12004)
Optional Module
You need to choose one or more of these modules as part of your course.
- Introduction to Software Development (AC11001)
- Web Authoring (AC11002)
- Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithms (AC12001)
- Argumentation and Computers: Tools for Arguing and Critical Thinking (AC12003)
- Introductory Financial Accounting (BU11001)
- International Business Environment (BU11002)
- Global Economic Perspectives (BU11004)
- Introduction to Business Accounting (BU12003)
- Engineering Project 1 (EG11005)
- Electromagnetism and Circuits (EG11006)
- Mechanics (EG11008)
- The Physical Environment (EV11001)
- Environments For Life (EV12002)
- Introduction to Geography Part 1: The Unequal World (GE11001)
- Introduction to Geography Part 2: Environment, the City and Society (GE12002)
- Mathematics 1A (MA11001)
- Mathematics 1B (MA12001)
- Topics in Pure Mathematics (MA12002)
- Statistics and Probability (MA12003)
- Thermodynamics (ME12001)
- Professional Physics (PH11002)
- Space Physics and Astronomy (PH12003)
- Light and Matter (PH12004)
- Waves and Mechanics (PH12005)
- Introductory Psychology:1 (PY11001)
- Introductory Psychology:2 (PY12002)
Career
The Economics option is more suited to you if you are looking to work as an economist or in directly linked civil service and government roles. The Financial Economics route is probably more suited to you if it's a career in "the city" you are seeking.
Many of our graduates have moved into financial planning, investment, insurance, pensions, and wider financial roles. We also see a number of graduates following the Chartered Accountancy route.
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