University of Hertfordshire

BSc (Hons) Economics and Finance

University of HertfordshireUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield

Course overview

This degree is designed for future economists, financial analysts, and policy professionals who want to understand how markets operate and how to make data-driven decisions in both the public and private sectors. Whether you follow the Economics or Economics and Finance route, you'll gain a solid grounding in economic theory, quantitative techniques, and financial systems, alongside real-world application. You’ll study a wide range of topics including microeconomics, macroeconomics, financial markets, public policy, behavioural economics, and econometrics.

From understanding inflation and interest rates to analysing global trade and investment patterns, you’ll learn to use economic models and financial tools to evaluate decisions and guide strategic thinking. This course stands out for its

Key highlights

  • Choose between Economics or Economics and Finance routes
  • Covers microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics and behavioural economics
  • Study financial markets, public policy and global trade patterns
  • Builds quantitative techniques for data-driven decision-making
  • Learn to apply economic models and financial tools to real-world decisions

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 120 — Text: Typical offer (UCAS points)120
  • A-level: BBB — A Level: BBB
  • BTEC: DDM — BTEC: DDM
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Scholarships

  • Dannenberg Scholarship (BEng)

    £1,000 (or share of)

  • Jarvis Centenary Scholarship

    £5,000 (over three years of study: £1,000 in the first year, £2,000 each in the second and third years) with at least one site visit or period of work experience with Jarvis Homes

    Up to £5,000

  • Kurt Dannenberg Bursary

    £1,000 (or share of)

    Up to £1,000

  • Professor Peter Lines Scholarship

    Value: £1,000

    Up to £1,000

  • The Janice Ann McNaughton Bursary

    £3,000 (paid in the first year of study)

    Up to £3,000

  • The Judges' and High Sheriffs' Scholarship

    two students will be awarded £1,500 each

    Up to £1,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Economist
  • Financial analyst
  • Policy analyst
  • Investment analyst
  • Data analyst
  • Economic consultant

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £17,450

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 University of Hertfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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