BSc Economics and Finance with placement
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Economics and Accounting and Finance, combining rigorous financial systems analysis with quantitative economic theory. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Policy Analysis, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Entrepreneurship, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. This CIMA-accredited degree prepares students for careers in the global financial economics sector.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB. If you are taking A-level Maths or A-level Economics we will reduce the offer to ABB. Please note that this grade reduction cannot be combined with other grade reduction schemes. IB: 34. If you are taking HL Maths or HL Economics we will reduce the offer to 33 overall. Please note that this grade reduction cannot be combined with other grade reduction schemes. BTEC: DDD
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What students say
Based on about 49 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 98%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 15%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Sales occupations: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 20%
- Finance Professionals: 20%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 85 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 13%
- London: 45%
- South East: 32%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introductory Economics
- Quantitative Methods
- Contemporary Issues In Economics
- Economic Data Analysis
- Mathematics For Economics
- Principles Of Microeconomics
- Principles Of Macroeconomics
- Statistics For Economics
- Employability I
- Intermediate Microeconomics 1
- Introductory Econometrics
- Intermediate Macroeconomics 1
- Fundamentals Of Financial Economics
- Intermediate Econometrics
- Financial Accounting
- Quantitative Portfolio Theory & Investment
- Financial And Business History
- The British Economy After Brexit
- The Political Economy Of War
- Economics Of Corruption (Level 5)
- Employability Ii
- Derivatives Markets
- Time Series Econometrics
- Games, Markets And Information
- International Trade
- Behavioural Economics
- Environmental Economics
- Economics Of Competition And Regulation Policy
- Fundamentals Of Blockchain
- Labour Economics
- Topics In Development Economics
- Corporate Finance & Portfolio Management
- Topics In Applied Econometrics
- Money And Banking
- Public Economics
- International Finance
- Economics Project
- Economics Of Education
- Computational Methods In Macroeconomics
- Economics Of Life
- Professional Training Module
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Economics and Finance with placement at University of Surrey earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £36,000 after 3 years, £46,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,500 and £61,000. The £46,000 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Economics and Finance with placement at University of Surrey do next?
90% 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 with placement at University of Surrey?
89% 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 with placement at University of Surrey?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 137 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Economics and Finance with placement at University of Surrey?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.