Economics and Finance

Economics and Finance together cover two disciplines that are central to understanding how the world works. Economics provides the theoretical frameworks for analysing how resources are allocated, how markets function, how governments intervene and how economies grow or contract. Finance translates those frameworks into the language of investment, risk, capital and value, asking how money moves through economies, how businesses are funded, and how financial decisions are made under uncertainty.

Studying them together gives you a powerful combination of analytical breadth and practical depth.

At Richmond, the American International University in London, the four-year full-time programme provides training in both economic theory and financial analysis, covering topics including microeconomics, macroeconomics, corporate finance, investment and portfolio management, international trade and financial markets. The programme includes a foundation year, which gives you a thorough grounding if you are entering from a non-traditional background. It also includes a sandwich year, a year abroad and a work placement, giving you substantial opportunities to build professional experience and international exposure before graduation.

London is one of the world's leading financial centres, and studying in the city provides access to a professional environment that enriches your learning. The international character of the university and its student body also reflects the global nature of modern economics and finance, where the ability to understand different markets, regulatory environments and business cultures is increasingly valuable.

Graduates of economics and finance programmes work in investment banking, asset management, corporate finance, financial analysis, consultancy, the civil service and international organisations. Roles in fintech, insurance, real estate finance and central banking are also accessible. For those interested in further study, postgraduate programmes in economics, finance, accounting, business administration or economic policy are common next steps.