BSc (Hons) Economics and Finance

This module introduces second-year students to the basic methods used to analyse economic data. Applied Econometrics focuses on how statistical techniques can be used to test economic theories and examine real-world economic relationships. You will learn how economists use data to study issues such as price levels, national income, unemployment, economic growth, and financial markets. The module explains the principles of regression analysis and how to interpret results from econometric models. Also, you will learn about common econometric problems such as omitted variables, multicollinearity, and heteroscedasticity, and how these issues can affect results. Practical learning is an important part of the module. You will use econometric software to estimate models, analyse datasets, and interpret empirical findings. The aim is to help students understand how data can support economic analysis and decision-making. By the end of the module, you will gain hands-on experience using SPSS statistical software, to apply basic econometric techniques, interpret statistical outputs, and explain the economic meaning of empirical results. This module provides essential analytical skills that support further study in economics, finance, and business.

The aim of this module is to introduce a range of financial and accounting concepts that will help business students improve their understanding and decision-making skills. You will develop an awareness of how finance operates within organisations and how financial information is used to support business planning and control. The module covers understanding and interpreting financial statements, exploring entrepreneurial and corporate finance, and recognising how budgets contribute to managing and evaluating performance. Learning activities use business-based scenarios to help you interpret financial information and consider appropriate financial decisions. This module is designed to build your confidence and credibility in understanding financial information and to strengthen your ability to engage with financial aspects of management within a range of organisational contexts.

This module builds on the foundational skills and reflective practices introduced in the Level 4 'Succeeding at University' module, supporting students to deepen their professional identity and career readiness. It is designed to support students in developing the knowledge, skills, and reflective practices essential for continuous professional growth in a dynamic and evolving workplace. Through a mix of practical experience and professional development sessions, this module will enable students to explore essential themes such as personal effectiveness, leadership, communication, ethical practice, and lifelong learning. Drawing directly from work experience and/or professional setting, students will reflect on their real-world experiences to deepen their understanding of what it means to grow and succeed in their chosen field. Students may draw on case studies or sector examples to connect theory to practice. Students will engage in self-assessment, goal setting, and action planning to identify their strengths and areas for development. The module emphasizes reflective practice as a tool for professional learning and encourages learners to critically evaluate their experiences and performance in real-world contexts. Specialist areas of business such as strategy, HR, marketing, finance, operations management, ethics and sustainability will be examined in relation to potential career pathways, so that students can begin to align personal skills and behaviours with industry requirements. CPD planning (continuing professional development) will support students in taking ownership of their learning, helping to enhance professional practice and take meaningful steps towards employability.

Are you ready to explore what really drives financial decisions? This module takes you beyond the numbers to understand both traditional finance theories and the growing influence of behavioural finance. You’ll learn how financial markets and institutions shape the economy and discover why human behaviour often challenges conventional models. Throughout the module, you’ll develop practical skills to analyse companies’ financial strategies and evaluate investment opportunities. Using real-world examples, you’ll apply financial models and techniques to solve complex problems and make informed decisions. We’ll also look at how corporations make financial choices and how you can use analytical tools to assess those decisions critically. By the end of the module, you’ll not only understand the core principles of financial economics but also be able to apply them confidently in professional contexts. Whether you’re aiming for a career in corporate finance, investment analysis, or financial consultancy, this module gives you the knowledge and tools to succeed in today’s dynamic financial environment.

Why do some countries grow rich, while others remain poor? This module offers final-year Economics students an in-depth exploration of the key questions, theories, and empirical evidence surrounding global economic development. The module introduces you to contemporary microeconomic and macroeconomic issues in development economics, focusing on the structural, institutional, and policy factors that shape income differences and growth outcomes across countries. This module will examine major theories of economic growth and development, including classical, neoclassical, endogenous, and structuralist perspectives, and evaluate how these frameworks help explain global patterns of inequality and economic performance. A central theme of the module is understanding how factor accumulation such as physical capital investment, population dynamics, and human capital formation drives long-run growth in any economy. The content also explores pressing development challenges related to environmental constraints, technological progress, governance quality, and international integration. Through applied case studies and empirical analysis, students will engage critically with real-world development experiences across regions, including Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, and Latin America. By the end of the module, you will be able to apply economic reasoning to global development problems, assess competing theories, interpret empirical evidence, and evaluate the policies and institutions that shape economic transformation worldwide.

This ultimate module provides students with the opportunity to undertake an independent study that blends learning from previous subjects. It is designed to showcase individual strengths and apply advanced knowledge to a practical business context. Students will create a professional business project that demonstrates their ability to address real-world challenges or opportunities. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, problem-solving, research planning, data analysis and professional communication skills. By completing this module, students will demonstrate autonomy, innovation and the ability to integrate theory with practice - key attributes for advancing in professional and managerial roles.