Finance with Economics
From financial management to applied econometrics, our degree will set you up for a career in the world of business.
The world of business never stands still and our BSc (Hons) Finance with Economics degree course is no different. Taking real world challenges as our starting point, there is a major focus on practical, hands-on learning to get you set up for a career in business.
We’ll encourage you to grab every opportunity for real-world experience, whether you’re looking for a placement or internship, or the chance to study abroad.
ARU is proud to be three-time winners of the Universities Business Challenge.
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Find out more about studying Finance with Economics at ARU.
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Combine financial economics theory with practical application to gain well-rounded knowledge and skills.
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Develop critical skills in financial management and economic analysis.
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Address real-world business issues by exploring applied and financial economics alongside corporate finance operations.
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Take advantage of our Bloomberg Financial Markets Lab and collaborative learning opportunities.
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Become a better analytical, quantitative and critical thinker with training in statistical software and financial modelling tools.
Study at an award-winning university
We were named Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023. We've also been awarded a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework – a reflection of the outstanding education we offer our students.
Course options
Key facts
Modules are subject to change and availability, and may vary by location. If you have the choice of optional modules, these are indicated with a *.
- Applied Economic Mathematics and Statistics
- How to do Business
- Financial Environment and Analysis
- International Business and Market Dynamics
- Organisational Behaviour and AI (Future of Work)
- Into ARU
- Financial Management
- Project Management and Implementation
- Micro and Macro Economics
- Introduction to Econometrics
- Applied Economics
- Behavioural Economics
- Capital Markets and Investment
- Undergraduate Major Project
To prepare you for university study, you can take a foundation year at the start of this course. Find out more about foundation years.
- Foundation in Business
You can choose to take an optional placement year as part of this course. Placements typically happen in Year 3, and your course will take four years overall. Find out more about placement years.
- Work Placement School of Economics Finance and Law
Read profiles of teaching and research staff on this course.
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Laura MunceySenior Lecturer
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Dr Venuste HabimanaLecturer
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Sarvin HassaniSenior Lecturer in International Business and Lead of Centre for Student Success (CfSS)
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Nandan SenguptaLecturer and Industry Practitioner
Facilities
As well as our extensive library and IT facilities, you can expect:
- access to our Bloomberg Financial Markets Lab to put your new-found knowledge into practice in a fully simulated and safe environment
- active collaborative learning which includes digitally supported learning with online screencasts providing background material to support face-to-face discussion.
Careers
The world of business never stands still and our BSc (Hons) Finance with Economics degree course is no different. Taking real world challenges as our starting point, there is a major focus on practical, hands-on learning to get you set up for a career in business.
This degree course will open the doors to a wide range of careers in the business sector and gives you the theoretical and practical knowledge you’ll need to work in finance or economics.
You may find yourself working in a global corporation, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) or even for yourself – it’s not unusual for company CEOs to have started off from an accounting or finance background.
Graduation doesn’t need to be the end of your time with us, of course. You might decide to stay at ARU and study for a Masters, such as our renowned Master of Business Administration MBA or our new MBA Finance. Take advantage of our Alumni Scholarship and get 20% off your fees.
Employability and personal career development
Informed by employers, our courses support an integrated approach to employability. You’ll have opportunities to develop the skills and abilities they are looking for and gain a deeper understanding of how your academic learning relates to the world of work through Live Briefs and Ruskin Modules.
To amplify your career ambition, you will need to actively dedicate time outside of your studies, whether you choose to explore an ARU Certificate for Professional Development, placements, internships or volunteering. Or you could make a social impact by collaborating with our partner organisations through our volunteer scheme Students at the Heart of Knowledge Exchange (SHoKE). These all give you an edge, providing you with experience that you will be able to evidence on your CV and talk about in interviews.
Our Employability and Careers Service offers a range of expert advice and support to build your unique professional profile, including tailored career appointments, advice on writing your CV, and help to complete job applications. You’ll have 24/7 access to the Careers Centre, our comprehensive online digital resource, which empowers you to start building a Personal Career Development Plan from the very start. Design your future at ARU.
ANTHONY
“One of the most memorable experiences was when the Finance Society created our own investment strategy. We created an investment calculation, our own equation. It was the most incredible eureka moment. Now we just have to see if it works!”
ANTHONYBSc (Hons) Banking and Finance graduate
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