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BSc (Hons) Available in Clearing

Finance with Economics

From financial management to applied econometrics, our degree will set you up for a career in the world of business.

Start date
September 2025
January 2026
Location
Cambridge
Duration
3 years
UCAS course code
N307

Start date
September 2025
January 2026
Location
Cambridge
Duration
4 years with foundation
UCAS course code
N111

Start date
September 2025
January 2026
Location
Cambridge
Duration
4 years with placement
UCAS course code
N308
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If you want to explore the theory and practice of financial economics, this is the course for you.

Focus on the intersection of finance and economics, while developing skills in data analytics, financial modelling and economic forecasting, to gain a dual perspective on financial markets and economic theory.

We’ll guide you through real-world issues and equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to formulate critical business decisions.

Accredited course

ARU is proud to be three-time winners of the Universities Business Challenge.

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Why ARU?
  • Combine financial economics theory with practical application to gain well-rounded knowledge and skills.

  • Develop critical skills in financial management and economic analysis.

  • Address real-world business issues by exploring applied and financial economics alongside corporate finance operations.

  • Take advantage of our Bloomberg Financial Markets Lab and collaborative learning opportunities.

  • Become a better analytical, quantitative and critical thinker with training in statistical software and financial modelling tools.

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Study at an award-winning university

We were named Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023. We've also been awarded a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework – a reflection of the outstanding education we offer our students.

Careers

The world of business never stands still and our BSc (Hons) Finance with Economics degree course is no different. Taking real world challenges as our starting point, there is a major focus on practical, hands-on learning to get you set up for a career in business.

We’ll encourage you to grab every opportunity for real-world experience, whether you’re looking for a placement or internship, or the chance to study abroad.

Teaching and modules

Blend finance and economics, mastering analytical skills and practical tools to drive innovation, shape policy, and lead global finance.

Dr Gamze Saglam, Associate Course Director

You’ll start by getting to grips with the fundamental knowledge and skills you’ll use throughout your course and subsequent career, covering financial analysis and management, the maths of economics, the inner workings of business, and the role of the law in business.

In years 2 and 3, you’ll focus on developing your expertise in the theory and practice of finance and economics. You’ll develop your analytical and problem-solving skills as you explore increasingly complex and specialist issues, building up to your final-year group project, where you’ll demonstrate everything you’ve learned.

Modules are subject to change and availability, and may vary by location. If you have the choice of optional modules, these are indicated with a *.

Year 1
  • Applied Economic Mathematics and Statistics
  • How to do Business
  • Financial Environment and Analysis
  • International Business and Market Dynamics
  • Organisational Behaviour and AI (Future of Work)
  • Into ARU
Year 2
  • Financial Management
  • Project Management and Implementation
  • Micro and Macro Economics
  • Introduction to Econometrics
Year 3
  • Applied Economics
  • Behavioural Economics
  • Capital Markets and Investment
  • Undergraduate Major Project
Module details

To prepare you for university study, you can take a foundation year at the start of this course. Find out more about foundation years.

Year 1
  • Foundation in Business
Module details

You can choose to take an optional placement year as part of this course. Placements typically happen in Year 3, and your course will take four years overall. Find out more about placement years.

Placement year
  • Work Placement School of Economics Finance and Law
Module details

Read profiles of teaching and research staff on this course.

Facilities

As well as our extensive library and IT facilities, you can expect:

  • access to our Bloomberg Financial Markets Lab to put your new-found knowledge into practice in a fully simulated and safe environment
  • active collaborative learning which includes digitally supported learning with online screencasts providing background material to support face-to-face discussion.

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Entry requirements

Fees and funding

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Clearing places available

UK students, apply through Clearing for a September 2025 start

UK students

Call our Clearing line

01245 686868

UK students

Apply through UCAS for 2026

International students

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