Economics and Finance BSc (Hons) University of Reading

Develop an in-depth understanding of the workings of financial markets from both economic and financial perspectives.Analyse the operation of global financial markets in a broad economic context and the effects that they have on the world. Core modules in each subject provide you with a thorough grounding in many aspects of finance, economics and quantitative techniques. A range of optional modules will enable you to widen you knowledge of both economics and finance.This course is ideal if you are technically oriented, mathematically strong and interested in the interaction between economics and finance. Gain a direct insight into how financial markets operate through the use of dealing rooms, all supported by Thompson Reuters and Bloomberg and equipped with the latest industry simulation software. The ICMA centre is part of the triple-accredited Henley Business School and is ranked 14th in the UK for Accounting and Finance (Times/Sunday Times University Guide 2017).In addition to traditional lectures, you will partake in small group tutorials in which you can discuss and analyse theory and practice through case studies, group presentations and open debate. You can also apply what you learn to a placement and gain valuable real-world experience at the same time.Our staff are active researchers who are experts in a wide range of fields in economics, with many involved in research that informs policy decisions by governments, major multinational organisations and international agencies like the UN. A wide choice of modules covers the theoretical aspects of economics as well as its real-world applications. You also have the option to select modules from other subject areas, including history, politics and international relations. The University is ranked 10th in the UK for our research impact for Business and Management Studies (Times Higher Education Institutions Ranked by Subject, 2014, based on its analysis of REF 2014).Extend your study of economics beyond the classroom through our student-run Economics Society, which has arranged lectures from 'How happy are you?' to 'Are you a Marxist economist?' and weekly discussions on topical matters such as the economics of health and feminism.**Careers**Graduates will be trained as economists with particular knowledge of financial markets, enabling them to pursue careers across a wide range of fields, both within and outside the financial sector.Recent graduates have secured roles as economists with the Government Economic Service or consultancies such as PwC and KPMG. Others have entered related and non-related careers in finance, business, marketing, publishing PR and media.

Economics