BSc Financial Economics
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Financial Economics BSc (Hons), an Economics degree centred on financial assets, economic concepts, and monetary activities. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Accounting, and Policy Analysis. Students can undertake a paid placement year and gain practical experience using industry-standard software in a Bloomberg virtual trading room. The first year covers foundational principles through Introduction to Financial Economics, Macroeconomics 1, Mathematics for Economists, and Microeconomics 1. The second year builds competence with Financial Policy Analysis, Macroeconomics 2, Microeconomics 2, and Money Banking and Financial Markets, alongside optional modules such as Digital Economy and Global Economic Issues. The final year focuses on advanced study through compulsory modules including Advanced Economics, Applied Econometrics, and Applied Financial Economics, while optional choices include modules like Development Economics and Forecasting for Managers, alongside an independent dissertation option.
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Entry requirements
A levels – BBC (112 UCAS Tariff points). T levels – 112 UCAS Tariff points. International Baccalaureate – 112 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme will be considered on a case-by-case basis. BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM. BTEC Diploma – D*D*. Access – 112 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course. If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with 5.5 in each component. We also welcome applications from students who are taking a combination of qualifications listed above. For further information, please contact Course Enquiries.
What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 79%
- Organisation and management: 74%
- Learning resources: 84%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 25%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 300 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 78%
- South East: 9%
- South West: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Financial Economics
- Macroeconomics 1
- Mathematics for Economists
- Microeconomics 1
- Organisational Behaviour - Foundations of Professional Success
- Global Business Environment
- History and Political Economy of Development
- Financial Policy Analysis
- Macroeconomics 2
- Microeconomics 2
- Money Banking and Financial Markets
- Statistics for Economists
- Digital Economy
- Global Economic Issues
- The Economics and Finance of Sport
- Advanced Economics
- Applied Econometrics
- Applied Financial Economics
- Development Economics
- Dissertation
- Forecasting for Managers
- International Trade
- Labour Markets and Global Migration
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Financial Economics at University of Westminster earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £24,500 after 3 years, £29,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £35,500. The £29,500 median after five years is £19,000 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Financial Economics at University of Westminster do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Financial Economics at University of Westminster?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Financial Economics at University of Westminster?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 99 UCAS points.
Is BSc Financial Economics at University of Westminster accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.
Does BSc Financial Economics at University of Westminster include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Financial Economics at University of Westminster?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.