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BSc Economics and Finance

University of Reading

Institution
University of Reading
Level
undergraduate
Subject
BSc Economics and Finance
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
LN13
Typical offer
A-level ABB, IB 32

Entry requirements

A level: ABB with B in A/AS-level Mathematics OR Grade B A-level Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Statistics. IB: 32 points overall including minimum 4 in English at standard level and either minimum 5 in Mathematics at standard/ higher level OR minimum 5 in higher level Physics, Chemistry, Economics (Statistics is not available as a standalone IB HL subject).

About this course

BSc in Economics and Accounting and Finance. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Financial Analysis, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Optional modules include Fintech and Cryptocurrencies, Economics of Banking, and Economics of Sport and Games, and students may participate in the CME Group University Trading Challenge.

Modules

  • Introductory Microeconomics
  • Introductory Macroeconomics
  • Introductory Securities and Markets
  • Introductory Quantitative Techniques for Business and Finance
  • Core Competencies in Economics
  • Introductory Finance/Trading Simulation I
  • Mathematical Methods for Economists
  • Microeconomics
  • Macroeconomics
  • Data Science for Finance
  • Corporate Finance
  • Business Economics
  • Games and Economic Behaviour
  • Economics of Social Policy
  • Economic History
  • Trends in Finance
  • Programming for Finance
  • Sustainable Finance
  • FX and International Debt Markets
  • Financial Economics
  • Financial Modelling
  • Derivative Securities
  • Environmental Economics
  • International Economics
  • Development Economics
  • Money and Banking
  • Economics of Labour
  • Dissertation
  • Private Equity and Venture Capital
  • Fintech and Cryptocurrencies
  • Financial Engineering
  • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Finance