BSc Economics (Major) with Finance at Queen's University Belfast

Programme overview

This degree combines a major in Economics with a minor in Finance so students understand how the economy and the financial system interact. The Economics major builds analytical skills in macroeconomics and microeconomics, while the Finance minor covers financial institutions and markets. Economics at Queen's is ranked 8th in the UK for graduate prospects (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024).

Department: Queen's Business School | Duration: 3 years full-time (optional placement year after Year 2) | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students develop analytical, computing, presentation and writing skills with specialist mathematical and statistical software. An optional placement year after Year 2 can be recognised in the degree title as BSc Economics with Finance with Placement.

Career pathways

Graduates pursue careers in economics, finance and related industries. Recent placements for economics students include PwC, KPMG, Citi, Oxford Economics, Belfast City Council, First Derivatives and Tayto Group.

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Entry requirements

A-level: ABB plus GCSE Mathematics grade A/7 (no specific A-level subjects required). A maximum of one BTEC/OCR Single Award or AQA Extended Certificate counts within the portfolio (Distinction* equated to A, Distinction to B). BTEC Extended Diploma: D*DD plus GCSE Mathematics A/7. International Baccalaureate: 33 points including 6,5,5 at Higher Level (if Mathematics is not at Higher Level, Standard Level grade 6 or GCSE Mathematics A/7). Irish Leaving Certificate: H3H3H3H3H3H3/H2H3H3H3H3, with Mathematics at minimum O2 or H4 if not among the counted subjects. Access Course: average of 70% plus GCSE Mathematics A/7 or equivalent. Graduate entry: minimum 2:1 honours degree plus GCSE Mathematics A/7. GCSE English Language grade C/4 or equivalent is required. Offers are made in grades rather than UCAS tariff points; GCSE performance is taken into account (offers are generally made to applicants with at least six GCSEs at grade B/6). International applicants need IELTS 6.5 with at least 5.5 in each component or an equivalent qualification.

Domestic applicants: GBP 4,985 a year (2026/27). NI/ROI residency, full-time undergraduate tuition; 2026/27 rate Source

International applicants: GBP 24,600 a year. Also applies to EU Other; academic year not stated for this figure Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time (optional placement year after Year 2)

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