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BSc (Hons) Economics and Finance

Explore modern economics and its application to financial systems and organisations in this versatile degree. Develop economic and financial knowledge alongside analytical, qualitative, and predictive skills.

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Typical offer: 120–128
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Fees: £9,250 per year (UK)
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UCAS code: L1N3
Course length: Various
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University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield
Institute code: H36
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A practical programme backing up theory with professional skill development

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100% satisfaction for academic support (NSS, 2024, based on the average of Q15-16)

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Course overview

Learn about the constantly evolving financial sector, within the wider, more philosophical, context of economics. Discover how financial markets work, the psychology behind finance, and how companies get funding.

Explore modern and traditional economics and their application to organisations, as you learn about financial markets and economic theory. Look at how economists think, analyse, and solve problems.

Discover how to predict personal finances, organisational and national budgets. You'll also discover how every decision matters, from political problems to business operations and our lifestyle choices.

As you work on solving problems and thinking critically, improve your quantitative and data analysis skills. Practise how to explain your findings and conclusions clearly, which is an important skill to have in business.

Explore ways of addressing real-world problems from a financial, ethical and economic perspective. Learn to be an independent thinker, communicate well and solve problems effectively.

Prepare yourself for a career in banking, insurance, pension funds, investment and unit trusts, stock brokerage, or financial advisory.

Improve your CV by participating in industry placements, studying abroad, or doing internships. Try out the latest online bite-sized digital experiences to gain more experience.

These activities will all support you in your career preparation.

*based on an average of questions 1-25 of the NSS survey 2023.

Why choose this course?

Go beyond theory, with stimulating discussions on traditional and non-conventional economic approaches, and how finance affects the health of an economy.

Learn how to analyse, evaluate, and predict economic and financial situations. This will help you develop important skills that will be useful in your future career.

Gain highly desirable transferable skills, including problem-solving, communication and critical thinking. These will all help you find work in a variety of fields.

In the finance group, we all have similar values and goals. This is really important for both your success and ours. It helps us support you in reaching your full potential.

Enjoy co-curricular opportunities to further enhance your career prospects. Participate in the national University Business Challenge or become a member of our Enactus society, working on projects that make a positive impact on society.

We are a business school that focuses on careers. We have good relationships with professional groups and businesses and invite them to networking events or as guest speakers.

Students feel supported; a previous graduate comments: “Overall, without the support from lecturers and the programme leader I would not have had such a positive university experience nor gone onto a masters. The staff made me realise my potential which I then unlocked “ (Urvish Patel, 2019).

If you have a keen interest in financial markets, you may also like our BA (Hons) Finance. For those interested in the corporate sector, our BA (Hons) Business and Finance may also appeal to you.

Professional accreditations

We don’t deliver a finance program tailored to any one professional body, because we offer a course with flexible pathways providing you with greater versatility in your professional choices.

Your future career

Equip yourself with a wide range of commercial and analytical skills and expertise needed to develop a successful career in the finance and economics sector on this versatile course. Over 95% of students go on to work or further study (Graduate Outcomes, 2018-20).

Possible roles of employment include:

Securities agent
Data analyst
Auditor
Actuary
Policy analyst
Financial analyst

Join graduates who have gone on to work in a variety of roles at organisations such as Citibank, UCAS and Mercer & Hole.

This relevant, modern course will ensure you have the skills and knowledge to work for both local and international organisations. Enhance your work-related skills such as teamworking, analytical thinking and presenting information then put them into practice, and boost your CV.

What you'll study

Your first year builds a solid foundation of knowledge in financial principles and economic theory helping you to build a general understanding of finance in the context of society and introducing macroeconomics and microeconomics.

In your second year, develop the necessary analytical and professional skills to prepare you for work, improving your productivity and ability to contribute to organisations. Explore essential elements such as business ethics, econometrics, consumers and firms.

In your final year, take on real-world challenges as you put your knowledge to the test. There are also a wide number of optional modules so you can tailor the course to areas of interest with topics such as behavioural finance, public finance or modern econometrics.

Throughout, we promote team working skills, instilling in people and organisational skills alongside your analytical and financial expertise.

There are also opportunities to further enrich your personal development through our GoHerts program, placements, internships, study-abroad and Future Success team events.

Level 4

Module	Credits	Compulsory/optional
Introduction to Microeconomics	15 Credits	Compulsory
Microeconomics is concerned with the behaviour of individual firms, markets and consumers in their economic activity. Microeconomics considers choice-making within the context of a market mechanism. The module covers the nature of markets including the determinants of demand and supply and the competitive environment within industries. The role of the government in intervening in markets is also considered.
Introduction to Macroeconomics	15 Credits	Compulsory
The module aims to provide students with an introductory grounding in the principles and concepts of macroeconomic analysis, including consideration of: unemployment; inflation; money; banking; government policies in terms of taxes and interest rates, for example; and international trade. Indicative content: - Basic macroeconomic models - income - expenditure approach - Theories of consumption and savings - Aggregate demand and aggregate supply - Unemployment - Inflation - Money and banking - Fiscal and monetary policies - Introduction to open-economy macroeconomics
Economy and Society	15 Credits	Compulsory
This engaging contextual module showcases the scope and power of economics in understanding many of the key issues which face society. It explores globalisation, economic development and the onward march of the market in societies such as the UK and elsewhere. The module also considers the limits of the market and economic analysis itself, in considering some ethical and moral issues in contemporary business and the economy. The module will appeal to economics and non-economics students in considering the value of economics in tackling some of the big issues facing modern economies and societies, thus providing valuable context for the theory they will learn elsewhere. Topics will include: A brief economic history of the world economy Globalisation Important economic institutions, e.g. government, the legal system, WTO The market in modern society The limits of the market Financial crisis Can economics explain everything? Ethical considerations environment, social responsibility.
Principles of Finance	30 Credits	Compulsory
The module provides a basic underpinning and introduction to financial markets, financial management and accounting. The need for capital by organisations is explored and the different sources of available finance are examined along with the requirement for financial reporting. Structures of financial statements are explained in order for students to be able to analyse the financial health of the business. Commonly used analytical techniques in finance are introduced to enable students to make recommendations regarding a business decision. Topics may include: The growth and nature of financial markets and institutions The nature of financial instruments Differences between financial accounting, management accounting and financial management Structure and interpretation of financial statements The difference between profit and cash Budgeting and planning Sources of finance Investment appraisal techniques Working capital management Business objectives, value and agency issues.
Foundations of Economic Analysis	30 Credits	Compulsory
The module presents some of the founding principles of economics and provides students with a series of academic skills and study strategies which will underpin their subsequent studies. The module is composed of several themes which will include communication, analytical thinking, critical evaluation, research methods, IT-literacy and numeracy. These will allow students to effectively match problem-solving techniques to different scenarios. The module selects a series of issues that are pertinent to the economist, the economics profession and economics practice.
Quantitative Methods in Economics	15 Credits	Compulsory
This module is an introduction to important statistical techniques that are used in economics. The module typically covers statistical sampling, measures of location and dispersion, presentation of statistical data, basics of probability theory, probability distributions, confidence intervals, and hypothesis testing.
Help Build Success in Economics	0 Credits	Compulsory
This module will support students as they transition onto their undergraduate degree. It will encourage students to articulate their individual learning requirements, so we can signpost opportunities for personal, professional and peer support. This module will nurture their personal skills in resilience, self-care, and time management to secure their wellbeing. It will introduce students to a wide range of academic skills to enable them to succeed, ensuring they are aware of the regulations and relevant policies and procedures in support of their learning and success.

Level 5

Module	Credits	Compulsory/optional
Exploring Business Ethics	15 Credits	Compulsory
This module aims to examine and reflect on the ethical behaviour of organisations and employees. To apply ethical theories to real and current organisational cases and activities and reflect on what responsibilities organisations have to society. It discusses guidelines, laws and external pressures and the impact these have on the ethical behaviour of organisations. The behaviour of employees and the individual choices that may when faced ethical dilemmas is also analysed. Content includes. ethical theorists child labour and bribery price fixing working conditions corporate social responsibility and whistleblowing.
Econometrics	15 Credits	Compulsory
Econometrics is concerned with the statistical analysis of economic data. This module is designed for students with only a limited mathematical and statistical background and gives a short introduction to single equation simple and multiple regression models, and the problems which often arise in their use. The emphasis is on developing an ability to use an appropriate econometrics package, with some understanding of the relevant statistical principles. The module begins with a review of the elementary statistics required later, and ends with topics such as heteroskedasticity, serial correlation, multicollinearity and forecasting.
Consumers, Firms and Markets	15 Credits	Compulsory
The modern capitalist economy can be viewed as an enormous collection of consumers and firms who engage in markets. How effective these markets are and what it means for society will, in large part, depend upon how consumers and firms actually behave. This module explores this behaviour, employing both standard economic analysis, i.e. how rational agents make decisions, as well as alternative approaches which acknowledge limits on rationality while also proposing more realistic psychology. The impact upon decision-making is further considered. The success of the economy is reliant upon the efficiency of the markets within it. This crucial economic aspect will be explored for the different types of market structures. Further, the causes and consequences of market failures will also be addressed.
Financial Markets and Instruments	15 Credits	Compulsory
The module considers the development of modern financial instruments, together with their associated risks, so that theoretical and practical issues can be applied to their pricing and use. Such instruments would include shares, bonds, foreign currency, forwards, futures, options/swaps and other derivatives. Financial markets have developed at a fast pace over the last quarter of a century to meet the needs of governments, organisations and individuals. With this market development has come greater sophistication in the instruments available. Together, these two themes require finance managers to appreciate greater challenges within the finance agenda. The module aims to explore markets, institutions and the relevant traded instruments.
Business Finance	15 Credits	Compulsory
The module will introduce students to the main theory and practice of the financing of companies, the allocation and management of financial resources within a company and the rewarding of the providers of a company's financing. Specific topics covered include: the financial environment; sources of business finance; capital budgeting; cost of capital and capital structure; dividend policy; investment risk, portfolio theory and the capital asset pricing model; valuation of assets, shares and companies; mergers and acquisitions.
Enhancing Employability in Finance	15 Credits	Compulsory
The module will enable students to research employment in finance and to develop an action plan to help them secure eventual employment. It will also help students to continue to develop their employability skills. Students will identify a potential career area, research relevant employment issues and analyse specific opportunities available in this field, before carrying out appropriate personal analysis leading to the formalisation of a career action plan. Students will be directed to scheduled activities held by the employability champions, CAPs and academic skills advisors and will be expected to attend those sessions to which they are directed.
Macroeconomics	15 Credits	Compulsory
This module builds on the foundation provided by the first-year module Introduction to Macroeconomics to examine macroeconomic issues on a more rigorous basis. It introduces and develops analytical apparatuses such as the IS-LM model and the AS-AD framework that are employed in the macro analysis. It also provides an insight into some of the principal models that have been devised to explain macroeconomic events and to predict the consequences of certain actions by economic agents. Finally, the module evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of the various models in relation to macroeconomic developments that are necessary to understand the financial world.
Business Economics Techniques	15 Credits	Compulsory
This module examines how economic concepts, tools and techniques can be usefully applied to the analysis of business problems and issues, thus enabling effective business decision-making. Organisations ultimately survive according to the demand for their product or service, so estimating this is an essential prerequisite for other decisions such as those concerning investment. This module will explore what techniques and concepts the economist can apply in these and other important business scenarios. The following issues, inter alia, may be covered: The scope and method of business economics Competition in the industry Tools and techniques of the business economist Demand estimation Investment appraisal Cost-benefit analysis

Level 6

Module	Credits	Compulsory/optional
Anatomy of Financial Crises	15 Credits	Compulsory
This module provides an opportunity to explore the major financial crises that have taken place across the globe since the early 20th century. It aims to reconstruct some of the financial theories on the basis of the empirical evidence as opposed to 'the theory first application later' approach.
Dissertation - Economics	30 Credits	Optional
The dissertation offers the opportunity to undertake an individual piece of work that is designed to develop research skills relevant to a specific area of study. Students will be allocated an academic supervisor who will meet with students on a regular basis. On completion of the research, students will be required to produce a dissertation of 6,000 words. The dissertation will be assessed using the Business School dissertation criteria that cover the management of the dissertation, the methodology used, the intellectual quality and originality, and the structure and coherence of the report.
Money, Banking and Finance	15 Credits	Compulsory
The financial sector is vital to all economies. It is a major and successful part of the UK economy. This module provides the techniques and concepts to analyse and understand this sector. The major theoretical underpinnings of the financial sector are explored. Thus, the module considers portfolio theory, the term structure of interest rates, demand and supply of money, monetary policy, exchange rate systems, insurance markets and the efficient markets hypothesis.
Modern Econometrics	30 Credits	Optional
Introduction to modern econometrics: a review of the classical regression model as well as multicollinearity, heteroskedasticity and autocorrelation. Estimating dynamic models: Adjustment lags and the problem of estimation; the formation of expectations. Data-mining: Alternative approaches to selecting the 'best' model and criteria. Handling non-stationary time series: Stationary and non-stationary processes; testing for Stationary, error-correction model. Cointegration and error-correction models: Cointegration between variables via testing; the estimation of the error-correction model. Further topics: Vector autoregressions.
Game Theory and Economic Applications	15 Credits	Optional
Introduction / Definition of a game / Definition of the mixed strategy / Strict and weak dominance / Successive elimination of strictly dominated strategies / Common knowledge of rationality / The Nash equilibrium / Microeconomic applications of static games (oligopolistic markets) / The problem of indeterminacy / Dynamic games / Subgame perfect Nash equilibrium / Repeated games / The Folk Theorem / The Bargaining Problem / Economic applications / Discontents / Conclusions
Industry Practice for Economic Professionals	15 Credits	Optional
In this module, students will assess, develop and evaluate their employability skills through work-based learning. Students will use the professional framework relevant to their specialism to demonstrate competencies. Through their work, students will have opportunities to apply and critically evaluate academic theories and current business school research. Work-based learning opportunities include placement, part-time work, internship, project work and involvement in research or volunteering.
Analysis of Current Issues in Finance	30 Credits	Compulsory
The module contains two different yet complementary themes. They are, firstly, the introduction to topical research themes in finance and, secondly, the evaluation of such themes using quantitative analysis. The two parts are approached differently. The first part relates to studies that are of current interest to which skills of analysis can be applied - examples would include financialisaton (increase in the importance of the financial industry), regulation and corporate governance within the field of finance. The second part would include financial/statistical analysis in, e.g., takeovers, corporate failure, industry performance, capital market movements, etc. The themes are complementary as they both apply publicly available data to scrutiny.
Corporate Financial Strategy	15 Credits	Optional
This single semester module is designed to provide an insight into the area of financial strategy. The module will begin by examining the life cycle and the various sources of funding available at each stage and will move on to an analysis of major business changes, e.g. restructuring, mergers/acquisitions. The module will enable students to build on their business analysis and reporting writing skills, and the knowledge gained about business should significantly enhance their employability.
Financial Aspects of International Business	15 Credits	Compulsory
The international financial system. Foreign exchange rate theories. Foreign exchange risk- definitions. Managing foreign exchange risk - techniques. Devising a hedging strategy. Direct foreign investment risk management.
Behavioural Finance	15 Credits	Optional
The module will typically cover: An introduction to Behavioural Finance. Comparisons between behavioural and traditional finance. Key developments in Behavioural Finance. Heuristics and framing. Reasons for using heuristics for decision-making and associated problems. Prospect theory. An introduction to key decision-making variables such as the differential treatment of losses and gains, reference points and loss aversion. Disposition effect. A review of empirical evidence related to the disposition effect in trading behaviour and its implications. Overconfidence and other behavioural biases. Emotion and market bubbles. Exploration of how the subtle and complex way people's feelings affect their investment decisions and how markets periodically break down. Familiarity bias, herding and trust. The role of social influences in finance and investor behaviour. Experimental economics/finance. A discussion of the basic methods and challenges of experimental finance, and its close connection to research in behavioural finance.
Public Finance	15 Credits	Optional
The economics of public finance deals with some fundamental current economic issues. The module focuses on present-day debates on the subject of the provision of public goods and the role of the government in the economy. It provides a review of the principal theories of the effective provision of social services, the welfare state, social security, national debt and the pricing of public and merit goods. Opinions on these topics and the impact of government economic activities on the allocation of resources and on the distribution of income are divided and are a gulf apart. This module will offer students a deep understanding of public finance and the budgetary process, and the implications of government borrowing and expenditures on the economy. Students during the course of this module will discover the importance of the public sector in the economy. They will learn to recognize the part played by the public sector in the global financial crisis and the changes that globalization has brought in, raising tax revenue, due to global tax competition and mobility.
Economics of Strategy	15 Credits	Optional
This module aims to explore the contribution of economics to organisational strategy and decision-making. A rich and wide-ranging economics literature will be explored, including organisation theory, the economics of information, agency, and the economics of the firm (including Coasian, transaction cost, behavioural and managerial approaches). Students will evaluate a range of economic approaches to the governance and operation of firms and markets.
Industrial Organisation	15 Credits	Compulsory
This module develops the ability to use the tools of modern microeconomic analysis, taught in level 5, to examine the strategic interactions and the performance of firms in industrial and commercial markets. In particular, the module provides the students with a working knowledge of the current thinking in Industrial Organisation and prepares students who wish to embark on research in this field, or to pursue careers in business, consultancy and government. The module has a special emphasis on imperfectly competitive markets and it will be covering, in particular, various aspects of monopolistic competition and oligopolistic industries, including: price and quantity competition; collusion and cartel stability; entry deterrence and predation; product differentiation; and vertical relationships. Recent developments in industrial organisation and competition policy are incorporated into the material, including current cases.
HBS Placement	0 Credits	Compulsory
This activity is self-directed by the student and carries no credits. Students will be supported by the Professional Experience Module Leader, Professional Experience Visit Co-ordinator, an Academic Mentor and the Centre for Academic Skills Enhancement (CASE). Successful completion of the Professional Experience Module leads to the appropriate suffix on students degree title stated on the programme specifications. Student are required to complete at least 30 weeks of full-time equivalent (at least 35 hours per week) placement activity.
Work Placement (AB)	0 Credits	Optional

Work Placement (A)	0 Credits	Optional

Work Placement (B)	0 Credits	Optional

Placement Study Abroad Asia (AB)	0 Credits	Optional

Placement Study Abroad Asia (A)	0 Credits	Optional

Placement Study Abroad Asia (B)	0 Credits	Optional

Placement Study Abroad Africa (AB)	0 Credits	Optional

Placement Study Abroad Africa (A)	0 Credits	Optional

Placement Study Abroad Africa (B)	0 Credits	Optional

Placement Study Abroad Australia (AB)	0 Credits	Optional

Placement Study Abroad Australia (A)	0 Credits	Optional

Placement Study Abroad Australia (B)	0 Credits	Optional

Placement Study Abroad Europe (AB)	0 Credits	Optional

Placement Study Abroad Europe (A)	0 Credits	Optional

Placement Study Abroad Europe (B)	0 Credits	Optional

Placement Study Abroad North America (AB)	0 Credits	Optional

Placement Study Abroad North America (A)	0 Credits	Optional

Placement Study Abroad North America (B)	0 Credits	Optional

Placement Study Abroad Latin America (AB)	0 Credits	Optional

Placement Study Abroad Latin America (A)	0 Credits	Optional

Placement Study Abroad Latin America (B)	0 Credits	Optional

Undergraduate Research Skills and Preparation	0 Credits	Optional
This non-credit bearing module of study is designed to provide students with sufficient research practice knowledge within business studies. The purpose is to facilitate a broad understanding which can then be applied to conduct an independent research project (assessed under a different programme-specific module). Key themes covered by the module include: The research process. Formulating a research project (including theoretical underpinning). Ethics considerations. Research methods. Critical skills for conducting a research project. Writing up an undergraduate research project.

What if I need support?

You'll benefit from an academic support team, wellbeing team and a personal tutor to help you adjust to the demands of university learning and living.

Additional support is available from our Student Success team focused on inclusive learning and our dedicated Future Success network who will help you with work experience, placements and graduate jobs.

You can also join and reach out to the Business School Student Voice community, a team of student representatives who regularly meet with staff to provide feedback and ensure teaching remains effective.

Our in-house Centre for Academic Skills Enhancement (CASE) is open to all Business School students, for extra support with academic writing, numeracy and referencing.

Optional sandwich year

At the end of your second year, you have the option to experience a year of working life with a placement, or a shorter internship, a huge CV booster!

Professional work experience is the biggest contributor to your future employability. It allows you to put your knowledge into action while learning how a business operates and making some handy professional connections.

We'll help you make the most of the experience, holding your hand from start to finish. You also get assistance with your CV, plus help preparing for interviews and presentations, at our groundbreaking mock Assessment Centre Experience.

Students on the programme have recently had the opportunity to work at Avnet, Balfour Beatty, Hertfordshire County Council, Network Rail and the NHS.

Find out more about work placements

You can take a sandwich year abroad, making that decision in your second year. Studying at one of our international partners is a huge personal development opportunity and an amazing experience.

More and more companies are now working internationally, the experience of living in another country will make a great impression on future employers. Put knowledge into action, learn how a business operates and make professional connections.

With over 100 partners in 40 countries, the world really is your oyster! Our dedicated study abroad office advises you on your options, to help you make the most of this opportunity.

If you study abroad between your second and third year of study, you’ll pay no tuition fee, either to the partner university or us.

Find out more about study abroad options

At the end of your second year, you have the option to experience a year of working life with a placement, or a shorter internship, a huge CV booster!

Students on the programme have recently had the opportunity to work at Avnet, Balfour Beatty, Hertfordshire County Council, Network Rail and the NHS.

Find out more about work placements

You can take a sandwich year abroad, making that decision in your second year. Studying at one of our international partners is a huge personal development opportunity and an amazing experience.

With over 100 partners in 40 countries, the world really is your oyster! Our dedicated study abroad office advises you on your options, to help you make the most of this opportunity.

If you study abroad between your second and third year of study, you’ll pay no tuition fee, either to the partner university or us.

Find out more about study abroad options

Where you'll study

You'll be taught on our modern de Havilland Campus, with our 24/7 Learning Resources Centre, offering open and private study spaces. You also get online self-study materials to further support you.

There are dining options, a bar, and a recreational space on campus where you can shoot some pool or play video games. It also houses Hertfordshire Sports Village, featuring a gym, swimming pool, coffee shop and climbing wall.

Discover the Enterprise Hub, a vibrant destination where local firms and students work and learn in comfort.

The Student Union bar and additional facilities are only a 20 minute walk (or short bus ride) away at our second campus, on College Lane. Student housing is available at both campuses.

A train to central London takes just over 20 minutes, and you are also conveniently located on the A1(M) with access to the road network, making travel quick and convenient.

Who you'll learn from

Your team includes experienced academics, researchers and consultants alongside guest lecturers from the industry, many of whom are alumni.

Economics staff interests include business economics, the economics of organisation and innovation, game theory, social choice theory, behavioural economics and political economy.

The team has an interest in the power of economics with its fusion of ideas and approaches, to improve lives and societies and meet the challenges of the modern world.

Your finance experts include experienced lecturers, researchers and consultants. They have undertaken consulting and research projects associated with capital market relative performance measures, investment portfolio management and internal performance audit amongst other topics.

Research interests include behavioural finance, experimental finance and household finance and there are authors of published research papers in these areas in peer-reviewed ABS ranked journals.

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How we support our students

At the University of Hertfordshire, we want to make sure your time studying with us is as stress-free and rewarding as possible.

We offer a range of support services, from childcare to counselling, ensuring that you make the most of your time at Herts and can focus on studying, having fun, and have the support you need.

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Entry requirements

The University of Hertfordshire is committed to welcoming students with a wide range of qualifications and levels of experience. The entry requirements listed on the course pages provide a guide to the minimum level of qualifications needed to study each course. However, we have a flexible approach to admissions and each application will be considered on an individual basis.

Typical offer (UCAS points)	120–128
Typical A Level offer	BBB–ABB
Typical IB offer	120–128
Typical BTEC offer	DDM
Typical T Level offer	Design Survey and Planning for Construction; Design Production, Design and Development; Education and Childcare; Healthcare Science; Health; Science; Digital Support Services; Digital Business Services; Onsite Construction; Building Services Engineering for Construction; Accounting; Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing; Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control; Finance; Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing; Management and Administration; Agriculture, Land Management and Production; Legal Services.
GCSE	Grade 4/C in English Language and Mathematics.
Access courses	120–128
Additional information	Find out more about our standard and contextual Undergraduate Entry Requirements.

English language	All students from non-majority English speaking countries require proof of English language proficiency, equivalent to an overall IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band. If you do not have the required IELTS or equivalent for direct entry on to your degree programme, our Pre-sessional English and International Foundation courses can help you to achieve this level.
Additional information	Find out more about International Entry Requirements.

English language

All students from non-majority English speaking countries require proof of English language proficiency, equivalent to an overall IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band.

If you do not have the required IELTS or equivalent for direct entry on to your degree programme, our Pre-sessional English and International Foundation courses can help you to achieve this level.

Additional information

Find out more about International Entry Requirements.

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UK and EU applicants with pre-settled/settled status in the UK

Start date	Study type	Apply
September 2025	Full time	Apply via UCAS
	Full time with placement year	Apply via UCAS
	Full time with study abroad year	Apply via UCAS

International and EU applicants without pre-settled status in the UK

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Fees and funding

At Herts, we’re dedicated to providing world-class teaching supported by industry-level facilities and incredible social spaces. We believe cost shouldn’t be a barrier to higher education, and we strive to keep both our standard and additional costs as low as possible.

Economics Scholarship
£2,000 scholarship available with the ‘Economics’ scholarship.

	Study type	Fees
UK students	Full time	£9,250 for the 2025/2026 academic year
EU students	Full time	£15,965 for the 2025/2026 academic year
International students	Full time	£15,965 for the 2025/2026 academic year

Tuition fees are charged annually. The fees quoted above are for the specified year(s) only. Fees may be higher in future years, for both new and continuing students. Please see the University’s Fees and Finance Policy (and in particular the section headed “When tuition fees change”), for further information about when and by how much the University may increase its fees for future years.

Scholarships, grants and bursaries	Depending on your circumstances, you may be eligible for a non-repayable scholarship, grant or bursary to support your studies.
Disabled Students' Allowance	The Disabled Students’ Allowance can cover any study-related costs you have because of a mental health problem, long term illness or any other disability.
Student loans	Find out about securing a student loan, from how much you could be eligible for to when you need to start making repayments.
Accommodation costs	We offer a great choice of student accommodation, on campus or nearby in the local area, to suit every student budget.
Additional course fees	Read more about additional fees in the course fact sheet.

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Course fact sheets
BSc (Hons) Economics and Finance (Revised 2024)	Download PDF

Programme specifications
BSc (Hons) Economics and Finance (Revised 2024)	Download PDF

Additional information
Applications open to international and EU students	Yes
Course length	Full Time, 3 YearsSandwich, 4 Years

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BSc (Hons) Economics and Finance

Explore modern economics and its application to financial systems and organisations in this versatile degree. Develop economic and financial knowledge alongside analytical, qualitative, and predictive skills.

Typical offer: 120–128

Fees: £9,250 per year (UK)

UCAS code: L1N3

Course length: Various

Location: University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield

Institute code: H36

Work placement option

Study abroad option

Scholarships available on this course

Course overview

Why choose this course?

Professional accreditations

Your future career

What you'll study

What if I need support?

Optional sandwich year

Work Placement

Study Abroad

Where you'll study

Who you'll learn from

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International applicants

International and EU applicants without pre-settled status in the UK

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Fees and funding

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