BSc Economics and Finance (Study Abroad)
About this course
BSc Hons in Economics and Finance (Study Abroad), an economics and accounting and finance degree centred on the intersection of economic theory, financial markets, and quantitative techniques. Core topics include Financial Analysis, Accounting, Statistics, Data Analysis, Policy Analysis, and Mathematical Modelling. Students spend their third year studying abroad at an exchange partner institution. The first year covers core subjects through Principles of Microeconomics, Principles of Macroeconomics, Foundations of Accounting, and Mathematics and Statistics for Economics. In the second year, students build on these foundations with modules such as Macroeconomic Analysis, Microeconomic Analysis, Principles of Corporate Finance, and Principles of Econometrics with Professional Development. Optional choices in the second year include Financial Time Series Analysis and Foundations of Asset Pricing. The fourth year features advanced modules like Frontiers of Economics, Advanced Corporate Finance, and Global Macroeconomics and Policy, alongside optional choices such as Econometrics and Data Science in Economics, International Trade and Business, and Fintech and Market Microstructure.
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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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What students say
Based on about 124 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 165 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 94%
- Left higher education: 5%
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 185 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 84%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Access course: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 13%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Foundations of Accounting
- Principles of Microeconomics
- Principles of Macroeconomics
- Foundations of Financial Markets, Securities and Institutions
- Mathematics and Statistics for Economics
- Professional Development for Economics
- Macroeconomic Analysis
- Principles of Econometrics with Professional Development
- Principles of Corporate Finance
- Microeconomic Analysis
- Financial Time Series Analysis
- Foundations of Asset Pricing
- Management Accounting and Information Systems
- Study Abroad
- 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
- Banking and Behavioural Finance
- ESG, Climate and Energy Finance
- Fintech and Market Microstructure
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Economics and Finance (Study Abroad) 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 (Study Abroad) 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 (Study Abroad) at Lancaster University?
87% 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 (Study Abroad) at Lancaster University?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 35 points in the IB. The average entrant had 126 UCAS points.
Does BSc Economics and Finance (Study Abroad) at Lancaster University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Economics and Finance (Study Abroad) at Lancaster University?
94% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.