BSc Economics (Major) with Finance
About this course
BSc in Economics and Accounting and Finance, covering economic theory and financial systems over three years of full-time study. Core topics include Programming, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Marketing, and Policy Analysis. Students complete an independent research project through the economics dissertation option in the final year.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB + GCSE Mathematics grade A/7 IB: 33 points overall, including 6,5,5 at Higher Level + if not offered at Higher Level then Standard Level grade 6 in Mathematics or GCSE Mathematics grade A/7.
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 71%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 35%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 30%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Quality and Regulatory Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 75%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 25%
Modules
- Accounting
- Mathematics for Economists
- Statistical Methods
- Financial Institutions and Markets
- Principles of Economics
- Financial Decision Making
- Introduction to Econometrics
- Financial Market Theory
- Economic Growth
- Intermediate Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics
- Applied Econometrics
- Corporate Finance and Derivatives
- Equity Valuation
- Public Economics
- Labour Economics
- Economics of Networks and Institutions
- Economic History
- Economics Dissertation
- International Economics
- Environmental Economics
- Contemporary Economic Issues
- Advanced Microeconomics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Economics (Major) with Finance at Queen's University Belfast earn?
The median salary is £29,500 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £27,000 and £33,000. The £29,500 median after fifteen months is £3,500 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Economics (Major) with Finance at Queen's University Belfast 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 (Major) with Finance at Queen's University Belfast?
82% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Economics (Major) with Finance at Queen's University Belfast?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 33 points in the IB. The average entrant had 145 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Economics (Major) with Finance at Queen's University Belfast?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.