Financial Economics BSc (Hons) at Coventry University

Unlock the power of financial markets and economic policy analysis with a degree designed to blend real-world economics, financial insight and practical skills for tomorrow's finance and economics professionals. This course is designed for ambitious students eager to understand how economics shapes financial systems, markets and economies. The course offers practical, industry-relevant insights and skills to prepare you for a high-impact career in finance, economic policy or corporate strategy.

Faculty: Economics, Finance and Accounting  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years sandwich  |  Study mode: full-time (sandwich/placement option)  |  Intake: November 2026, January 2027, March 2027, May 2027, July 2027  |  Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one: Principles of Economics, Quantitative and Academic Skills, Ethics, Sustainability and Entrepreneurship, Principles of Finance. Year two: Applied Econometrics and Research Skills, Intermediate Microeconomics, Intermediate Macroeconomics, Economics of Banking and Financial Markets. Final year: Advanced Microeconomics and Macroeconomics, Undergraduate Project, Corporate Finance and Governance, International Finance and Portfolio Management, AI-Enhanced Further Econometrics.

Career pathways

In addition to the financial sector, economics graduates are employed in a range of sectors and roles. They work in manufacturing, transport, communications, consulting, charitable organisations and public services such as the National Health Service (NHS).

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