BSc Economics and Finance
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Economics and Accounting and Finance, covering financial principles and economic theories. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics. Students complete an applied economics and finance project in the final year and may apply for an optional professional placement year.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB or BBB IB: 32 points
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What students say
Based on about 29 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 81%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 70%
- Academic support: 82%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 79%
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 49 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 66%
- Working and studying: 19%
- Further study: 2%
- Unemployed: 6%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 18%
- Finance Professionals: 16%
- Administrative occupations: 14%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 14%
- Elementary occupations: 11%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East of England: 5%
- London: 40%
- South East: 50%
- Wales: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started
- A levels: 80%
- A degree: 10%
- Other qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Recognised by the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute (CFA).
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.
- 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): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Contemporary Economic Issues
- Introduction to Economics
- Introduction to Mathematics for Finance and Economics
- Principles of Finance
- Business School Career Preparation
- Financial Institutions and Markets
- Introduction to Statistics
- Macroeconomics 1
- Microeconomics 1
- Introduction to Econometrics (level 5)
- Macroeconomics 2
- Microeconomics 2
- Theory of Investments
- Corporate and International Finance
- Advanced Macroeconomics
- Advanced Microeconomics
- Applied Statistics for Finance and Economics
- Corporate Governance and Ethics
- Data Coding & Visualisation
- Environmental Economics
- Finance for Development
- Principles of Banking
- Financial Econometrics
- Applied Economics and Finance Project
- AI-Integrated Financial Risk Management
- Alternative Investment Funds
- Blockchains and Crypto Assets
- Climate Change Economics
- Economics of European Integration
- Experimental Economics: Markets, Games And Strategic Behaviour
- Industrial Organization
- International Trade
- Labour Economics
- Monetary Theory and Policy
- Topics in Growth and Inequality
- Valuation of Companies and Cash Flow Generating Assets
- Behavioural Economics
- Digital Banking and FinTech
- Economics and Data Science
- Economics of Crime
- Economics of Education
- Economics of Sports
- Financial Derivatives
- Financial Economics
- International Financial Management
- The British Economy in the Twentieth Century
- The Economics of Development
- Trading Strategies
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Economics and Finance at University of Sussex earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £40,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,000 and £51,500. The £40,500 median after five years is £8,000 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Economics and Finance at University of Sussex do next?
87% 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 University of Sussex?
81% 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 University of Sussex?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 125 UCAS points.
Is BSc Economics and Finance at University of Sussex accredited?
Yes. Recognised by the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute (CFA). Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route. 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 University of Sussex include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Economics and Finance at University of Sussex?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.