BSc Economics and Finance (Industry)
About this course
BSc Hons in Economics and Finance (Industry), an economics and accounting and finance degree combining the study of markets, financial systems and macroeconomic principles. Core topics include Financial Analysis, Accounting, Statistics, Data Analysis, Mathematical Modelling, Policy Analysis, Control Systems, Human Behaviour, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The course includes an industry placement year in the third year, with previous students working at organisations such as IBM, Microsoft, Lloyds Bank, PwC and the Bank of England. The first year establishes fundamental theory through compulsory modules including Principles of Microeconomics, Principles of Macroeconomics, Foundations of Accounting, Foundations of Financial Markets, Securities and Institutions, and Mathematics and Statistics for Economics. The second year advances this knowledge with compulsory study in Microeconomic Analysis, Macroeconomic Analysis, Principles of Corporate Finance, and Principles of Econometrics with Professional Development, alongside optional choices such as Financial Time Series Analysis, Foundations of Asset Pricing, and Management Accounting and Information Systems. The final fourth year features core modules including Frontiers of Economics, Advanced Corporate Finance, and Global Macroeconomics and Policy. Students can further tailor their studies in the final year through optional modules covering areas such as Econometrics and Data Science in Economics, International Trade and Business, Labour and Health Economics, Industrial Organisation, ESG, Climate and Energy Finance, Fintech and Market Microstructure, and Banking and Behavioural Finance.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB. This should include Mathematics. IB: 35 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects, including 6 in Mathematics HL (either analysis and approaches or applications and interpretations)
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 91%: 32 offers from 35 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 23 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 34%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 16%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 11%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 415 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 38%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 7%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 22%
- South East: 8%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
- Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System.
- Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
- Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations.
- Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland (ICAS) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Principles of Microeconomics
- Principles of Macroeconomics
- Foundations of Accounting
- Foundations of Financial Markets, Securities and Institutions
- Mathematics and Statistics for Economics
- Professional Development for Economics
- Microeconomic Analysis
- Macroeconomic Analysis
- Principles of Corporate Finance
- Principles of Econometrics with Professional Development
- Financial Time Series Analysis
- Foundations of Asset Pricing
- Management Accounting and Information Systems
- Frontiers of Economics
- Advanced Corporate Finance
- Global Macroeconomics and Policy
- Econometrics and Data Science in Economics
- International Trade and Business
- Labour and Health Economics
- Industrial Organisation
- ESG, Climate and Energy Finance
- Fintech and Market Microstructure
- Banking and Behavioural Finance
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Economics and Finance (Industry) at Lancaster University earn?
The median salary is £28,500 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £42,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,000 and £56,500. The £42,500 median after five years is £6,000 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Economics and Finance (Industry) at Lancaster University do next?
85% 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 (Industry) at Lancaster University?
90% 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 (Industry) at Lancaster University?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 35 points in the IB. The average entrant had 131 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Economics and Finance (Industry) at Lancaster University?
91% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 32 offers from 35 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Economics and Finance (Industry) at Lancaster University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations. Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System. Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations. Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland (ICAS) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.
Does BSc Economics and Finance (Industry) at Lancaster University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Economics and Finance (Industry) at Lancaster University?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.