Economics and Finance, BSc (Hons)
Swansea UniversitySingleton Park Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
Our Economics and Finance degree provides a strong foundation in modern economic theory and the analytical, quantitative, and financial tools needed to understand how markets function, how financial institutions operate, and how economic forces shape decision-making in firms and governments. The programme is designed for students who want to combine a deep understanding of economic principles with specialised training in financial analysis, risk management, and corporate finance. On this course, you will develop proficient analytical capabilities through the study of microeconomics, macroeconomics, and statistical and econometric methods, giving you the tools to understand how economies behave, how policy affects outcomes, and how markets respond to shocks and incentives.
This is supported by the finance modules that explore how financial markets function, how firms make investment and financing decisions, and how financial assets are valued in practice. Designed to meet the expectations of employers in finance, consulting, policy, and research, the BSc Economics and Finance supports a wide range of career ambitions - whether you aspire to work as an economist, financial analyst, investment banker, risk manager, or portfolio analyst, or whether you intend to continue into postgraduate study.
Key highlights
- Core training in microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometric methods
- Specialised study of financial analysis, risk management and corporate finance
- Finance modules cover markets, investment decisions and asset valuation
- Designed around employer expectations in finance, consulting, policy and research
- Prepares graduates for further postgraduate study
Entry requirements
- A-level: ABB-BBB — Text: ABB-BBB. A level (or equivalent) typical offer: ABB-BBB
- BTEC: DDM — BTEC: DDM
- Access to HE Diploma: Merit — UK Access: minimum of 33 Distinictions and 9 Merit from Level 3 Subjects
- T-level: Merit — T Levels: Merit
- UCAS tariff points: 120-128 — Mixed Qualifications: 120-128 UCAS tariff points from 3 highest qualifications
- International Baccalaureate: 32 — International Baccalaureate: 32 points
Scholarships
International Excellence Scholarships
Scholarships are awarded as a discount on tuition fees worth up to £5,000 in the first year of study, with a further £2,000 awarded in Year 2 (for £5,000 awardees only, subject to achieving a 70% average).
Swansea University Sport Scholarship
Financial support (of up to £2000).
Thrive Bursary
The Thrive bursary is a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees for the first year of study, with a progression bursary of £2,000 in subsequent years (applied as a discount off tuition fees).
Up to £4,000
Careers this course leads to
- Economist
- Financial analyst
- Investment banker
- Risk manager
- Portfolio analyst
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £19,600 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Swansea University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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