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BSc (Hons) Economics and Finance

LMLondon Metropolitan University · London

This degree is designed for students who want to build a financially-focused career in economics. You will explore current debates regarding world growth patterns, trade flows, financial crises, and business lending. The…

Tuition
£9,790/yr
Duration
3 years
Intakes
Sep, Jan
English
IELTS 6.0

Information from londonmet.ac.uk, updated 11 July 2026About this information

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Course Overview

This degree is designed for students who want to build a financially-focused career in economics. You will explore current debates regarding world growth patterns, trade flows, financial crises, and business lending. The course provides access to the institution's Financial Research and Trading Room, which features Bloomberg data, market information, and analytics used by global investment banks. Teaching staff include expert advisors to the European Commission and the UK Treasury, ensuring you learn from industry-recognised professionals. The course is available as a three-year full-time programme or a four-year part-time route. You will develop essential transferable skills such as teamwork, IT analysis, and problem-solving. Optional work placements and international study opportunities in France, Sweden, or the Netherlands are available to broaden your career horizons. Whether you are interested in banking, consultancy, or research, this course provides the analytical tools and practical experience needed to navigate the financial world effectively.

Entry Requirements

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Fees & Scholarships

Tuition (international)
£24,500/yr
Deposit to secure offer
£2,000 (deducted from tuition)
Estimated living costs (Manchester)
£12,000–£14,500/yr

Scholarships available

Global Excellence Scholarship — £5,000 tuition reduction, automatic consideration for applicants with first-class equivalent grades. South Asia & Africa Merit Award — £3,000, essay-based, deadline 31 May.

Course Structure & Modules

Year 1

Data Science, Research and Analysis15 Credits
Financial Accounting15 Credits
Introduction to Financial Markets and Institutions15 Credits
Management Accounting Fundamentals15 Credits
Maths and Stats for Economics and Finance15 Credits
Political and Social Aspects of Economics15 Credits
Principles of Macroeconomics15 Credits
Principles of Microeconomics15 Credits

Year 2

Applied Macroeconomics15 Credits
Applied Microeconomics15 Credits
Investment15 Credits
Principles of Econometrics15 Credits
Principles of Finance15 Credits
Problem Solving: Methods and Analysis15 Credits
Creating a Winning Business 115 Credits
Learning through Work15 Credits
Labour Economics15 Credits
Lending15 Credits
Sustainability, Business and Responsibility15 Credits

Year 3

Development Economics15 Credits
Dissertation30 Credits
Financial and Economic Modelling15 Credits
Issues in Labour Markets15 Credits
Artificial Intelligence and Big Data in Business15 Credits
Financial Engineering15 Credits
Financial Instruments15 Credits
International Banking15 Credits
International Trade and Finance15 Credits
Professional Experience Year Placement30 Credits

Career outcomes

Graduates move into roles across analytics, engineering and strategy. Recent graduate employers span major national employers, consultancies and fast-growing regional startups. The course draws on strong industry ties and a dedicated careers service running sector-specific recruitment fairs.

94%
Employed or further study, 15mo
£38k
Median starting salary
120+
Industry project partners

🇬🇧 Your route to working in United Kingdom.

As a full-time student you'll apply for a Student visa covering the full course length. After graduating, most of our destinations offer a post-study work route allowing you to live and work with no sponsorship needed for a fixed period — often opening a path toward a skilled worker visa and eventual settlement. Full details on our United Kingdom guide →

Campus Locations

London

About this information

Last updated
11 July 2026
Source
londonmet.ac.uk

Course information on this page was last updated from the London Metropolitan University website available at londonmet.ac.uk on 11 July 2026. NELO is not affiliated with or in partnership with London Metropolitan University; we display course information the institution has published publicly. Fees, entry requirements, dates and other information is subject to change; for the latest details and for admissions, please contact the institution directly.

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