BSc Economics and Finance

Learn BSc Economics and Finance and develop a comprehensive understanding of the functions of financial markets from both economics and finance. Core modules in each subject provide you with a comprehensive foundation on a wide range of financial, economic and measurement strategies. You will be able to expand your knowledge of both courses into categories of optional modules. The course is ideal if you are technologically inclined, strong in mathematics and passionate about the interplay between economics and finance. By using affiliate rooms, all supported by Thompson Reuters and Bloomberg and equipped with the latest industry simulation software, you can gain a precise understanding of how financial markets work.

International events have highlighted the importance of understanding financial decision-making, risk management and financial market behavior. And the economy seldom comes out of the news, from interest rates and housing prices to labor markets and global trade. Our Economics and Finance degree is rooted in the real world. You will learn how individuals and businesses respond to incentives, as well as the production and distribution of resources.

AT QMUL for the first two years you will cover macroeconomics and microeconomics, and learn how to use measurement techniques to investigate the relationships between economic variables. You will also study financial topics such as financial accounting, capital markets and international finance. By choosing a wide range of modules in the third year, you can tailor your studies to your interests or goals for your future, from business strategy to behavioral economics.