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BSc (Hons) Finance with Economics

  • Placement year available
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Introduction

From financial management to applied econometrics, our Finance with Economics degree will set you up for a career in the world of business.

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We're the Times Higher Education (THE) University of the Year. We've also been awarded a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework – a reflection of the outstanding education we offer our students.

Are you in Year 12? You could join us for a real taste of life as a Business student with our free residential experience this July. Places are limited – find out more and apply for our Amplify Your Summer Business and Law Programme in Cambridge or Chelmsford.

You want the space to grasp new ideas, to explore the theory behind financial economics and its use in the real world.

Finance and economics isn’t just about numbers. It’s about understanding the importance of those numbers, analysing and interpreting them to better appreciate how people and the businesses around us really work.

Our BSc (Hons) Finance with Economics degree will introduce you to financial management, applied econometrics and much more. We’ll guide you through the issues you might encounter and equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to formulate critical business decisions.

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Facilities and accreditation

Course features

As well as our extensive library and IT facilities, you can expect the following as part of your Finance with Economics degree course:

  • 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.

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Opportunities

Alongside your studies with us, you'll also have access to:

  • the opportunity to apply and enhance your skills while developing new ones, with an optional placement year
  • study visits available in Europe and beyond.

Universities Business Challenge

ARU is proud to be three-time winners of the Universities Business Challenge.

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!”

ANTHONY

BSc (Hons) Banking and Finance graduate

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Placement year available

You have the option to take a placement year as part of this course. It’s a great chance to get hands-on experience in the industry you want to work in.

Your guide to placements

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