BSc (Hons) Economics and Finance

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Swansea University

Program Overview

The BSc (Hons) Economics and Finance at Swansea University is a great choice if you’re interested in how financial markets, businesses, and economies interact in the real world. This course blends economic theory with practical finance skills, helping you understand everything from global markets and investment decisions to how economic policy shapes financial systems.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1 – Building Strong Foundations
In your first year, you’ll develop core knowledge through modules such as Introduction to Economics, Principles of Finance, and Quantitative Methods. This year focuses on helping you understand how markets function, how financial decisions are made, and how data supports economic and financial analysis.

Year 2 – Applying Economics to Financial Decision-Making
The second year deepens your understanding with modules like Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, and Corporate Finance. You’ll start applying theory to real-world scenarios, exploring how firms raise capital, manage risk, and respond to economic change.

Year 3 – Advanced Economics and Financial Insight
In your final year, you’ll explore more advanced topics through modules such as International Finance, Financial Economics, and Economics of Public Policy. You’ll develop strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, preparing you to evaluate complex financial and economic challenges with confidence.

Focus Areas

Economic analysis, financial markets, corporate finance, investment decision-making, global economic policy

Learning Outcomes

Advanced analytical and numerical skills, strong understanding of financial systems, economic reasoning, confident data interpretation, commercial awareness

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)

The degree is aligned with industry and employer expectations, providing a solid foundation for careers in finance, banking, consulting, economics, and related professional pathways

Reputation (Employability & Rankings)

Swansea University is well recognised in UK league tables such as QS and The Guardian for teaching quality, student satisfaction, and graduate employability, with strong outcomes for economics and finance graduates

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At Swansea University, the BSc (Hons) Economics and Finance is built to turn theory into practice from the very start. You’ll gain hands-on experience using professional-grade financial data, analytical software, and collaborative projects that mirror how economists and finance professionals work in real organisations, which naturally leads into practical learning opportunities such as:

Bloomberg Trading Room access, where you work with live market data, economic indicators, equities, and fixed-income instruments used across the finance industry
Industry-standard software and digital tools, including Bloomberg terminals, Refinitiv, SPSS, STATA, R, and Excel for financial analysis, econometrics, and data-driven decision-making
Applied group projects and case studies across economics and finance modules, helping you build teamwork, presentation, and professional communication skills
Data-led coursework and financial simulations that connect economic theory with real-world investment, risk, and policy decisions
Purpose-built learning spaces at Bay Campus, designed specifically for business, economics, and finance students
Specialist library facilities, offering extensive finance, economics, and quantitative research resources, along with access to financial databases and journals
Research-informed teaching, drawing on Swansea’s strengths in economics and finance research to expose you to current global financial and economic challenges
Embedded employability activities, ensuring you graduate with practical, workplace-ready skills alongside academic knowledge

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates of the BSc (Hons) Economics and Finance from Swansea University finish with a strong mix of economic insight, financial expertise, and analytical confidence that employers genuinely value. This degree opens doors across finance, banking, consulting, and corporate sectors, with many students progressing into roles such as Financial Analyst, Economic Analyst, Investment Analyst, or Management Consultant, supported by Swansea’s strong employability focus, which leads into clear career outcomes:

Swansea Employability Academy support, providing personalised career coaching, CV and interview preparation, assessment centre practice, and employer-led skills sessions for finance and economics students
Positive graduate employment outcomes, with economics and finance graduates securing roles across financial services, consulting, government, and corporate organisations, supported by competitive graduate-level salary prospects
Strong industry engagement, including guest lectures, live briefs, and employer involvement from finance, banking, and professional services sectors
Long-term professional value, as the quantitative, analytical, and financial skills gained are highly transferable and remain in demand across global markets
Successful graduation pathways, with alumni progressing into multinational firms, financial institutions, public-sector bodies, and fast-growing private companies

Further Academic Progression:
After completing this degree, you’ll be well placed to move on to postgraduate study such as an MSc in Finance, Economics, Investment Management, Business Analytics, or related fields at Swansea or other leading universities, as well as research-focused routes that build on your economic and financial foundations.