Financial Economics and Banking BSc
3-4 years
How does modern economic study relate to the banking system and financial markets? What role do financial systems play in global economics and how can we better understand their true impact? These are big questions, but you’ll break them down by studying the very fundamentals of economics.
Course information
Typical offer ABB
UK fee £9,535
UCAS code LN15
International fee £19,700
Institute code L34
Taught by School of Business
95% of students in work or further study six months after graduating (The Uni Guide 2021)
Accredited by CIMA
- Course description
- Entry requirements
- Fees and funding
- Accreditation
- Careers and employability
- Related courses
Course description
Course description
Be among the first to study at our new £16 million Brookfield campus, with state-of-the-art learning and facilities exclusive to Leicester School of Business students. Our BSc Financial Economics and Banking will introduce you to a broad range of topics including banking, financial intermediation, asset and liability management, financial decision making and financial markets and institutions.
This wide range of topics will give you an in-depth understanding of the way that financial organisations and markets work. You will learn to apply economic theory in financial contexts, for example the appraisal of competing investment opportunities and how government policy influences the stock market and the banking sector.
The course will familiarise you to techniques such as derivatives pricing, risk management methods and portfolio management, while you will also become a proficient user of financial software and complex data sources which will enable you to better understand the impact and reach of economic decisions.
You can study the syllabus for the CFA Institute Investment Foundations Certificate at the School of Business, helping prepare you to take the examination for the CFA Institute Investment Foundations Certificate directly with the CFA. In addition, the Financial Economics and Banking BSc is accredited by CIMA, the professional body of management accountants.
An optional year studying abroad or undertaking an industry placement will enhance your skills and build your professional network. Your time with us will also equip you with the research techniques that are vital to postgraduate study.
The close relationship between research and teaching is one of the great advantages of studying with us, and we welcome talented students from countries all over the world. Our staff are active researchers of international renown, and have acted as advisers and consultants to many international and national organisations, including the European Central Bank, the United Nations, the International Monetary Fund, the Central Bank of Poland, the Central Bank of Greece and a number of UK Government departments.
The first year of this degree is shared with the following BSc degrees:
This means that you have the option to switch to any of these courses at the end of your first year.
Entry requirements
Fees and funding
Accreditation
This course holds exemption accreditations with CIMA on eight of our modules. Careers and employability
Related courses
Course structure
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year in Industry or Abroad (optional)
- Final Year
Year 1
Year 1
- Contemporary Issues in Economics, Finance and Business
- Microeconomics
- Maths for Economics 1
- Statistics for Economics
- Contemporary Issues in Economics, Finance and Business 2
- Macroeconomics
- Maths for Economics 2
- Introduction to Economic Data Analysis
All five of our economics courses share the exact same first year. This means that you can switch to any of these degrees at the end of your first year:
Modules shown represent choices available to current students. The range of modules available and the content of any individual module may change in future years.
Year 2
Year in Industry or Abroad (optional)
Final Year
Why Leicester
Job prospects are excellent: 95% of our economics students are employed (or studying for a Masters degree) six months after graduating. (The UniGuide, 2021)
Our economics, economics and accounting, economics and business and financial economics and banking degrees have the same first year so you can switch your course at the end of your first year, tailoring your degree to your strengths and interests.
Our economics courses are accredited by CIMA, giving you exemption from exams that will give your career a head-start. In addition we are a CFA University Affiliation Program Partner.
Our Brookfield campus is equipped with state-of-the-art learning facilities including the ULSB Trading Room. Our 16 dual-screen Bloomberg terminals let you see how traders work using real-time stock quotes 24/7 and providing access to industry-leading data, research, news and analytics.
Teaching and learning
During your first year you will typically have 9-10 hours a week of timetabled sessions – around 6 hours of lectures and 3-4 hours of seminars or small group work. Lectures will provide you with the framework and foundational knowledge for each subject, whilst seminars, held in smaller groups, provide you with the opportunity to discuss key ideas with your tutor and peers. A variety of teaching methods are used with the aim of creating a stimulating environment in which you are encouraged to develop your learning skills and to actively engage and participate in your learning process.
Assessment methods varied to allow you to develop a range of academic and transferable skills throughout your programme and these include examinations, individual and group based assignments, mid-term problem-solving tests and presentations.
Independent learning
When not attending lectures, seminars or other timetabled sessions you will be expected to continue learning independently through self-study. Typically, this will involve reading journal articles and books, working on individual and group projects, undertaking research in the library, preparing coursework assignments and presentations, and preparing for exams. To help with your independent learning, you can access the Library and our social study spaces in halls of residence and our learning spaces at Brookfield.
Academic support
Our Centre for Academic Achievement provides help in the following areas:
- study and exam skills
- academic writing
- presentations
- dissertations
- numerical data skills
- referencing sources
Our AccessAbility Centre offers support and practical help for students with dyslexia or other specific learning difficulties, including physical, mental health or mobility difficulties, deafness, or visual impairment.
Teaching staff
You will be taught by an experienced teaching team whose expertise and knowledge are closely matched to the content of the modules on the course. PhD research students who have undertaken teacher training may also contribute to the teaching of seminars under the supervision of the module leader. Our teaching is informed by the research we do. You can learn more about our staff by visiting our staff profiles.
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| Course | Qualification | Duration | UCAS Code | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course Financial Economics and Banking | Qualification BSc | Duration 3 years full-time | UCAS Code LN15 | Availability How to apply |
| Course Financial Economics and Banking with Year Abroad | Qualification BSc | Duration 4 years full-time | UCAS Code LN15 | Availability How to apply |
| Course Financial Economics and Banking with Year in Industry | Qualification BSc | Duration 4 years full-time | UCAS Code LN15 | Availability How to apply |
