Queen's University Belfast

Economics (Major) with Finance

Queen's University BelfastBelfast, United Kingdom

Course overview

This degree allows students to understand how the economy and the financial system interact. The major in Economics equips students with analytical and cognitive skills to understand how economies function (macroeconomics) and how individuals make decisions (microeconomics) whilst the minor in Finance provides insights into financial institutions and markets. This combination provides an excellent platform for graduates to pursue a career in economics, finance and related industries.

You will have the opportunity to gain analytical, computing, presentation, and writing skills, which are all highly sought after transferable skills across the industry.

Key highlights

  • Explores how the economy and financial system interact
  • Economics major covers macroeconomics and microeconomics
  • Finance minor examines financial institutions and markets
  • Develops analytical, computing, presentation and writing skills

Entry requirements

  • A-level: ABB — ABB

Scholarships

  • County Antrim Grand Jury Bursary

    Approximately £1500 depending on funding available.

  • Early Confirmation Award

    Funding Amount - £1500

    Up to £1,500
  • International Undergraduate Scholarships

    This award is £3500 (fee rate 1) for first year of study; £4000 (fee rate 2) for first year of study.

  • INTO Progressors Scholarship

    £1500 reduction in tuition fees for first year of study.

    Up to £1,500
  • LLB Senior Status International Scholarship

    Scholarships Value - £4000

    Up to £4,000
  • Queen's Loyalty Scholarship

    20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Queen’s Family Scholarship

    20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Royal Academy of Engineering: Engineering Leaders Scholarship Programme

    Funding Amount: £5000 - £10,000

    Up to £5,000
  • Vice Chancellor’s International Attainment Scholarship - Undergraduate

    50% reduction on full tuition fees paid for all years of a programme, up to a maximum of four years (including advanced entry into Year 2 or Year 3).

    Up to 50% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • Economist
  • Financial Analyst
  • Investment Analyst
  • Economic Consultant
  • Banking Analyst
  • Data Analyst

Cost of study

UK/Home: £4,985 (NI/ROI), £9,790 (GB) | International: £24,600

Admission

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