BSc Economics and Finance

Duration
3 years

Awarding Body
University of London

Academic Direction
The London School of Economics and Political Science

Delivery
Full time/ Physical

Intakes
July/Sep

The BSc Economics and Finance programme at RIC offers a comprehensive education in both economics and finance, preparing students for diverse career paths in the financial sector. You’ll study units like Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Mathematical Statistics, and Corporate Finance, gaining skills to analyse economic trends and evaluate financial risks. Career options include financial analyst, investment banker, economic consultant, and risk manager, providing graduates with diverse opportunities in finance and beyond.

Academic Direction

At RIC, our students benefit from academic direction provided by prestigious institutions such as the London School of Economics and Political Science, University College London, and King’s College London, among others. This collaboration ensures access to top-tier resources, leading experts, and cutting-edge research, enriching their educational experience and enhancing academic outcomes.

Entry requirements

Applicant must hold at least 5 grades A – C at Ordinary Level, and 3 grades A – E at Advanced Level or equivalent
This should include Ordinary Level Mathematics grade C or equivalent
Mathematics at Advanced Level is recommended, but not compulsory
Pass the internal Admission Test and interview

First year course units

Level 100 courses

EC1002 Introduction to economics
ST1215 Introduction to mathematical statistics
OR
ST104a Statistics 1 (half course) AND ST104b Statistics 2 (half course)
MT1186 Mathematical methods
OR
MT105A Mathematics 1 AND MT105B Mathematics 2

Second year course units

Level 200 and 300 courses