BSc Economics and Finance
About this course
BSc (Hons) Economics and Finance, an economics and accounting and finance degree centred on the principles of macro- and microeconomics and econometrics. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, and Financial Analysis. The course is accredited by the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment. The first year covers foundational concepts through Principles of Economics, Mathematics for Economists, Foundations of Economic History, and Probability and Statistics. The second year progresses to Microeconomic Theory, Macroeconomic Analysis and Policy, Corporate Finance, and Econometric Analysis. The final year includes compulsory study in Commodity Markets and Derivative Securities, Contemporary Economic Issues and Analysis, and Structure and Regulation of Financial Markets. Optional modules allow students to explore areas such as Game Theory, Health Economics, and Monetary Economics, with the option to complete an Economics Dissertation.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB including Mathematics IB: 35 points with a minimum grade of 5 points in Higher level or 7 in Standard Level Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations). BTEC: DDD including Mathematics or in conjunction with an acceptable alternative Level 3 Mathematics qualification
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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: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 73%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 84%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 69 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 68%
- Working and studying: 18%
- Further study: 4%
- Unemployed: 6%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 43%
- Administrative occupations: 13%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 11%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 7%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 4%
- Find their work meaningful: 73%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 78%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 58%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 200 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 8%
- North West: 13%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 24%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 24%
- South East: 9%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 85 students who started
- A levels: 96%
- A degree: 1%
- Other qualifications: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Principles of Economics
- Mathematics for Economists
- Foundations of Economic History
- Probability and Statistics
- Introduction to Finance
- Data, Evidence and Policy
- Microeconomic Theory
- Macroeconomic Analysis and Policy
- Corporate Finance
- Econometric Analysis
- Development Economics
- Econometric Theory
- Alternative Perspectives in Economics
- Industrial Organisation and Strategy
- Environmental Economics
- Commodity Markets and Derivative Securities
- Contemporary Economic Issues and Analysis
- Structure and Regulation of Financial Markets
- Applied Econometrics
- Bubbles, Panics and Crashes
- Econometric Methods for Research
- Economics of Social Policy
- Financial and Time-Series Econometrics
- Game Theory
- Health Economics
- Advanced Topics in Microeconomic Theory
- International Economic Growth and Development
- International Economics
- Macroeconomics: Topics in Theory for Policy
- Monetary Economics
- Political Economics
- Economics Dissertation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Economics and Finance at University of York earn?
The median salary is £28,500 after 15 months, £30,500 after 3 years, £40,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,500 and £54,500. The £40,000 median after five years is £8,500 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Economics and Finance at University of York do next?
91% 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 York?
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 and Finance at University of York?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 35 points in the IB. The average entrant had 129 UCAS points.
Does BSc Economics and Finance at University of York 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 York?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.