BSc Finance with Economics
About this course
BSc (Hons) Finance with Economics, an undergraduate degree in Accounting and Finance, focuses on the intersection of financial markets and economic theory. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Marketing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The course is available with an optional placement year or a foundation year. Students complete a final-year major project. The first year introduces foundational concepts through compulsory modules such as Applied Economic Mathematics and Statistics, Financial Environment and Analysis, International Business and Market Dynamics, and Organisational Behaviour and AI (Future of Work). The second year advances study with compulsory modules including Micro and Macro Economics, Data Analytics and AI in Business, Financial Management, and Elevate 2: Entrepreneurship and Consultancy. The final year focuses on advanced concepts through compulsory modules such as Behavioural Economics, Capital Markets and Investment, and Applied Economics, culminating in an Undergraduate Major Project.
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Entry requirements
120-104 UCAS Tariff points. We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, OCR, Access to HE and most other qualifications within the UCAS Tariff. 3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English and Maths. If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.
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What students say
Based on about 6 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 78%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 75%
- Organisation and management: 75%
- Learning resources: 82%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 53 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 62%
- Working and studying: 12%
- Unemployed: 8%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 41%
- Finance Professionals: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 8%
- Sales occupations: 7%
- Elementary occupations: 7%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 20 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North East: 5%
- North West: 5%
- East of England: 15%
- London: 60%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- How to do Business
- Applied Economic Mathematics and Statistics
- Into ARU
- Financial Environment and Analysis
- International Business and Market Dynamics
- Organisational Behaviour and AI (Future of Work)
- Micro and Macro Economics
- Data Analytics and AI in Business
- Financial Management
- Elevate 2: Entrepreneurship and Consultancy
- Ruskin Module
- Behavioural Economics
- Capital Markets and Investment
- Applied Economics
- Undergraduate Major Project
- Introduction to Undergraduate Major Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Finance with Economics at Anglia Ruskin University earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £25,500 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £35,500. The £30,500 median after five years is £5,500 less than the UK median for Finance.
What do graduates of BSc Finance with Economics at Anglia Ruskin University do next?
74% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Finance with Economics at Anglia Ruskin University?
78% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Finance with Economics at Anglia Ruskin University?
The average entrant had 89 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Finance with Economics at Anglia Ruskin University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.