Economics
Economics with a focus on finance is a discipline that applies the theoretical and empirical tools of economics specifically to the study of financial systems, markets, and institutions. Standard economics teaches you how markets work, how incentives shape behaviour, and how economies function at both the micro and macro level. The finance specialism focuses these tools on questions about how capital is allocated, how financial markets price risk and return, how banks and other financial intermediaries function, and how monetary policy and financial regulation affect economic outcomes.
It is a combination with direct relevance to careers in financial analysis, policy, and management.
At London South Bank University, this three-year full-time programme includes a foundation year, providing a structured entry point for students building towards degree-level economics and finance. The programme has been redesigned to reflect the growing importance of digital technologies, data-driven decision making, and artificial intelligence in modern professional economics, incorporating emerging trends, industry-standard software and analytical tools, and the latest developments in economic methodology. You will study microeconomics, macroeconomics, financial markets, econometrics, and the application of economic reasoning to financial decision-making, developing the quantitative and analytical capabilities that the modern economics profession requires.
You will develop rigour in economic analysis, proficiency with data and statistical tools, and the broader professional and communication skills that allow you to apply economic reasoning to real financial and policy problems.
Graduates from economics with finance programmes enter careers in financial analysis, banking, economic consulting, government economic departments, regulatory bodies, insurance, and data science. The quantitative and analytical skills developed are valued across many sectors. Postgraduate study in economics, finance, or financial economics is a natural continuation for those seeking specialist or research roles.