Gain a detailed knowledge of economics and learn how to apply its principles to the everyday operations of financial institutions and business processes. You study both finance and economics to gain a wider understanding of the corporate world and international financial markets. Thanks to the international focus of the course, it is well suited for study by international and UK students. This course gives you an in-depth knowledge of economics and finance, and covers key areas such as • financial and management information • macroeconomics • micro-economics • industrial economics • international financial markets. In the first year, you get a broad grounding in economics and finance to ensure that you have a sound platform on which to build. Throughout your course, we regularly provide you with opportunities to develop your IT and numerical skills. In your second year, you start to specialise and focus on different forms and concepts of economics whilst also studying more in-depth finance modules.

This course is focused on maximising your ability to gain employment in finance and economics roles. Although the skills and knowledge you acquire, do not limit you to working in these areas. As a graduate, you can follow in the footsteps of previous students by finding a well-paid job with organisations such as Aviva, Argos, RWE, Tesco, and Ernst and Young. Graduates are likely to go onto further professional study with common routes being via the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment, Chartered Financial Analyst and the Chartered Insurance Institute. Students can also go on to postgraduate study. Visit our graduate with more pages to find out how we can help give you a vital edge in a competitive job market. Find out more about BA (Honours) International Finance and Economics Enhanced study How to apply You apply for this course through UCAS. Fees – home and EU students 2013/14 academic year For 2013 entry, membership of a professional body is included in the course fee. The course fee may be subject to annual inflationary increase. For further information on fees and funding see www.shu.ac.uk/study/ug/fees-and-funding Fees – international students 2012/13 academic year Typically £10,320 a year 2013/14 academic year Typically £11,880 a year The course fee may be subject to annual inflationary increase. For further information on fees, scholarships and bursaries see www.shu.ac.uk/international/fees Assessment • examinations • coursework • computer-based assignments • group assessments • presentations • multiple choice tests • case study assessments Work placements Find out about work placements and how we can support your placement experience. Optional year-long work placements are normally gained by competitive interview and are not a guaranteed part of a course. Course enquiries Click on the button below to enquire about this course. Make your enquiry Professional Recognition Part of this course is accredited by the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment.