BSc Economics and Finance
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Economics and Accounting and Finance, combining the study of economic theory with financial and accounting practice. Core topics include Financial Analysis, Accounting, Statistics, Data Analysis, Marketing, Human Behaviour, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme includes a trading floor module using real and simulated market data, and an econometrics component covering probability theory and regression analysis.
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Entry requirements
GCSE Maths at grade C/4 required if not demonstrated by the Level 3 qualification. Offers are tariff based, 104 - 128 tariff points from a Level 3 qualification* e.g.: A Levels: General Studies and Key Skills not normally accepted BTEC National Extended Diploma: DMM - DDM Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: DMM - DDM International Baccalaureate Diploma: accepted Access to Higher Education: pass required Welsh Baccalaureate: We will accept this qualification in conjunction with other level 3 qualifications T Levels: T Levels in a relevant subject considered on a case-by-case basis Extended Project Qualification: Points can include a relevant Extended Project (EPQ) but must include a minimum 2 full A-levels, or equivalent.
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What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 76%
- Assessment and feedback: 69%
- Academic support: 84%
- Organisation and management: 72%
- Learning resources: 77%
- Student voice: 67%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 90 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 43%
- Gained a higher qualification: 48%
- Left higher education: 9%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 10%
Most common jobs
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 15%
- Caring personal services: 15%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 105 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 18%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 5%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 47%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 65 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 30%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 60%
- Other qualifications: 6%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment for the purpose of sitting a professional qualification due to the high percentage overlap between CISI and the University's syllabus.
Modules
- Economics (Autumn)
- Economics (Spring)
- Business Analytics
- Financial Techniques and Analysis
- Principles of Management and Organisation
- Management and Enterprise
- Introduction to Contemporary Management Issues in Ethics, Sustainability, Human Resource Management (HRM) and Tourism
- Introduction to the Employee Life-cycle
- Principles of Financial Accounting
- Principles of Strategic Management Accounting
- Personal Finance and Banking
- Professional Marketing Skills
- Technology in Marketing
- Marketing in Practice
- Digital Marketing Essentials
- Foundations of Marketing
- Econometrics
- Behavioural Insights and Experimental Methods
- Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics
- Investment and Portfolio Management
- Corporate Finance
- Global Corporate Governance And Sustainability
- Understanding the Global Economy
- Financial Economics
- Competition and Strategy
- Behavioural Finance
- Corporate Finance
- Advanced Corporate Finance
- Financial Technology (FinTech)
- Advanced Econometrics
- The Professional Economist
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Economics and Finance at Bangor University earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £27,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,000 and £33,500. The £27,000 median after five years is £21,500 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Economics and Finance at Bangor University do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Economics and Finance at Bangor University?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Economics and Finance at Bangor University?
The average entrant had 99 UCAS points.
Is BSc Economics and Finance at Bangor University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment for the purpose of sitting a professional qualification due to the high percentage overlap between CISI and the University's syllabus.
Does BSc Economics and Finance at Bangor University 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 Economics and Finance at Bangor University?
43% of students continued into their second year, and 9% left higher education.