BSc Economics and Finance
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Economics, Accounting and Finance. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Accounting, Project Management, Communication & Writing, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme is accredited by the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI). A sandwich placement year and study abroad semester are available as optional routes, and a foundation year is offered for students who need additional preparation before starting degree-level study.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 112-120 A level: BBC-BBB at A Level BTEC: DDM in BTEC Extended Diploma T level: Merit overall from a T level qualification
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What students say
Based on about 6 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 77%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 72%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 28 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 30%
- Finance Professionals: 25%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 180 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 15%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 40%
- East Midlands: 21%
- West Midlands: 8%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 8%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 100%
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.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Data Analytics For Finance And Business
- Investment Risk And Taxation
- Maths For Economics
- Principles Of Micro And Macro Economics
- Economic Analysis And Policy
- Economics Of Risk And Return
- Introduction To Econometrics
- Alternative Perspectives In Economics
- Banking And Fintech
- Cash Management And Treasury
- Study Abroad - Sheffield Business School
- Undergraduate Sandwich Placement Applied Professional Diploma
- Behavioural Economics
- Consultancy Project
- Contemporary Issues In Finance
- Investment Management And Derivatives
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Economics and Finance at Sheffield Hallam University earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £33,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £43,500. The £33,500 median after five years is £15,000 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Economics and Finance at Sheffield Hallam University do next?
80% 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 Sheffield Hallam University?
77% 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 Sheffield Hallam University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 98 UCAS points.
Is BSc Economics and Finance at Sheffield Hallam 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 Sheffield Hallam University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Economics and Finance at Sheffield Hallam University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.