BSc Economics and Finance,
About this course
BSc in Economics, Accounting and Finance, combining economic theory with financial and accounting principles. Core topics include Statistics, Financial Analysis, and Accounting. The programme includes an Economics Independent Study Project and progresses through modules in microeconomics, macroeconomics, corporate finance, and econometrics, building from introductory to advanced level across three years of full-time study.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB-BBB IB: 32 points
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What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 40%
- Working and studying: 60%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 40%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 360 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 12%
- South East: 16%
- South West: 12%
- Wales: 50%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Foundation course: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations.
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.
Modules
- Principles of Microeconomics
- Being a Social Scientist
- Principles of Macroeconomics
- Exploring Economic Data
- Foundations in Accounting and Finance
- Mathematical Techniques For Economics A
- Mathematical Techniques for Economics B
- Intermediate Microeconomics
- Problems and Decision-Making in Economics
- Corporate Finance 1
- Intermediate Macro-economics
- Economic Policy
- Introductory Econometrics
- Financial Markets and Institutions
- Investments: Assets; Equities and Bonds
- Principles of Management Accounting
- Advanced Microeconomics
- Advanced Macroeconomics
- Economics Independent Study Project
- Economics of Culture Based Development
- Time Series Econometrics
- Labour Economics
- Economic Development
- Economies of the Middle and Far East
- Mathematical Economics
- Financial Market Efficiency
- Energy Economics
- Applied International Macroeconomics
- Behavioural Economics
- Microeconometrics and Panel Data Models
- Applied Money and Banking Economics
- Managerial Economics
- Financial Economics
- Investment Banking
- Financial Services
- Corporate Finance 2
- Asset Management
- Derivatives and Risk Management
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Economics and Finance, at Swansea University earn?
The median salary is £27,500 after 15 months, £25,000 after 3 years, £32,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,000 and £42,500. The £32,500 median after five years is £16,000 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Economics and Finance, at Swansea University do next?
100% 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 Swansea University?
88% 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 Swansea University?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 112 UCAS points.
Is BSc Economics and Finance, at Swansea University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.
How many students continue on BSc Economics and Finance, at Swansea University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.