BSc Economics and Finance

Course overview

This degree combines economics and finance, giving you a strong understanding of economic theory alongside practical financial skills. You study microeconomics, macroeconomics, statistics, econometrics, financial markets, corporate finance and investment. The course is designed to develop analytical, quantitative and financial skills that can be applied to financial markets, businesses, government policy and economic research. Students can also take a Semester/Year Abroad or a Year in Industry.

Course details

Degree level

Bachelor's

Duration

3 years

Intake

January 2027

Tuition fee

£20,600 / year

Initial deposit

50% of the first-year tuition fee after scholarship deductions, after Credibility Interview.

Country

Wales

Campus

Singleton Park Campus

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English Language Requirements

Main English Requirements

Only the tests listed here are shown as accepted for this course.

Entry requirements

General entry requirements

For the standard 3-year BSc: • A Levels: ABB–BBB • BTEC: DDM • UK Access: Minimum 33 Distinctions and 9 Merits • T Levels: Merit • Mixed qualifications: 120–128 UCAS tariff points • International Baccalaureate: 32 points For international students, Swansea provides country-specific entry requirements, so the exact requirement depends on your qualification

Scholarships & discounts

Undergraduate – Thrive Bursary • £4,000 reduction in tuition fees for the first year • £2,000 progression bursary in subsequent years, applied as a tuition fee discount Postgraduate – International Excellence Scholarship • £5,000 tuition fee discount • A separate application is required to apply for the scholarship. (link will be shared soon)

Pre-CAS interview

Required

Yes — a Pre-CAS / credibility interview is part of the process

Stage

Before the initial deposit is paid

Format

Credibility interview

Course modules

Year 1 • Principles of Microeconomics • Principles of Macroeconomics • Exploring Economic Data • Being a Social Scientist • Foundations in Accounting and Finance • Mathematical Techniques for Economics A/B, depending on your previous Maths qualification. Year 2 • Intermediate Microeconomics • Intermediate Macroeconomics • Problems and Decision-Making in Economics • Economic Policy • Introductory Econometrics • Corporate Finance 1 • Financial Markets and Institutions • Optional: Investments: Assets, Equities and Bonds or Management Accounting. Year 3 • Advanced Microeconomics • Advanced Macroeconomics • Plus a wide range of optional economics and finance modules, including: • Financial Market Efficiency • Investment Banking • Financial Services • Corporate Finance 2 • Asset Management • Financial Economics • Derivatives and Risk Management • Behavioural Economics • Applied Money and Banking Economics • Mathematical Economics. In simple terms This course is a 50/50-style combination of economics and finance. Compared with the Economics and Business course, it has a stronger focus on financial markets, corporate finance, investments, asset management and risk, while still giving you substantial training in economics, mathematics and econometrics.