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BSc (Hons) Economics and Finance

UndergraduateEconomics

Studies economic theory alongside finance, with the flexibility of an American-style curriculum and minors. Can be completed in three or four years depending on entry qualifications.

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4-year route: A-levels CCC/96 UCAS points or equivalent; 3-year fast-track route: A-levels BBB/120 UCAS points or equivalent

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Potential funding at Richmond American University London

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Programme overview

A clearer look at BSc (Hons) Economics and Finance

Studies economic theory alongside finance, with the flexibility of an American-style curriculum and minors. Can be completed in three or four years depending on entry qualifications.

This 48-month undergraduate route concentrates on corporate finance and investment decisions, financial markets, risk and valuation, quantitative analysis for business decisions. The course record does not promise a placement, so students should judge it primarily by its curriculum, teaching approach and project opportunities.

Course focus

What you can expect to explore

  • Corporate finance and investment decisions
  • Financial markets, risk and valuation
  • Quantitative analysis for business decisions
  • Use economic models to examine real-world questions.

Skills development

Capabilities you can build

  • Financial modelling
  • Investment appraisal
  • Risk analysis
  • Data-informed decision-making

The balance of technical, academic and professional skills depends on the modules and assessments offered for your intake.

Learning experience

How you may learn

  • Applied work such as case studies, workshops, projects or problem-based tasks.
  • Independent study and progressively more complex assignments or projects.
  • Assessment may combine coursework, reports, presentations, examinations or projects; the exact balance is set by the university.
Who is this course for?

A strong fit for students interested in how organisations and markets allocate money, value opportunities and manage financial risk. Entry requirements still determine eligibility, and students should compare the official module list with their own career goals before applying.

Career direction

Where it may lead

Relevant career directions may include:

  • Financial analyst
  • Investment analyst
  • Corporate finance associate
  • Risk or treasury analyst

These are examples, not guaranteed outcomes. Employment depends on your experience, location, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed.

Course contents

Published course content for this programme.

36 curriculum items were captured from the university’s official course page. These may include modules, course units or published curriculum topics, and can change by intake, pathway and availability.

  1. 01
    Fundamentals of English for Academic Writing and OracyModule LANG3100
  2. 02
    Tools for ChangeModule LIBA3101
  3. 03
    Fundamentals of Research and WritingModule LIBA3102
  4. 04
    Fundamentals of BusinessModule BUSM3101
  5. 05
    Fundamentals of Mathematics and StatisticsModule MATH3102
  6. 06
    London CulturesModule HIST3101
  7. 07
    Fundamentals of Visual ThinkingModule ARTS3101
  8. 08
    Fundamentals of ComputingModule COMP3101
  9. 09
    Managerial AccountingModule ACCT4101
  10. 10
    Introduction to Economics and FinanceModule ECON4101
  11. 11
    Calculus with ApplicationsModule MATH4103
  12. 12
    Academic Research and WritingModule LIBA4301
  13. 13
    Introduction to Advertising, PR and MediaModule ADPR4101
  14. 14
    Introduction to Communications and MediaModule COMM4101
  15. 15
    Introduction to Content CreationModule COMM4102
  16. 16
    Atlantic Slavery and the Spectre of CapitalismModule HIST4101
  17. 17
    Korean Language and Culture 1Module LANG4101
  18. 18
    Modern Political ThoughtModule POLS4102
  19. 19
    Introduction to International RelationsModule INTR4101
  20. 20
    Introduction to PsychologyModule PSYC4101
  21. 21
    Business of FashionModule FASH4101
  22. 22
    Introduction to EntrepreneurshipModule ENTR4101
  23. 23
    Introduction to Business Management and MarketingModule BUSM4101
  24. 24
    Probability and StatisticsModule MATH4101
  25. 25
    Mathematics of Argument & ReasoningModule MATH4102
  26. 26
    Introduction to ProgrammingModule COMP4101
  27. 27
    Earth System ScienceModule ENVR4101
  28. 28
    Ecology and ConservationModule ENVR4102
  29. 29
    Introduction to Environmental ScienceModule ENVR4103
  30. 30
    Biological Basis of Human BehaviourModule PSYC4302
  31. 31
    The Macro View of the EconomyModule ECON5102
  32. 32
    Managerial EconomicsModule ECON5101
  33. 33
    Financial Decision MakingModule ACCT5102
  34. 34
    Regulation for Sustainable FinanceModule FINC5102
  35. 35
    Research Methods and Skills for Business and EnterpriseModule BUSM5301
  36. 36
    EconometricsModule ECON6101

Source checked 19 October 2026. Titles are shown as concise factual course information; the university remains the authoritative source.

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Entry requirements

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Academic
4-year route: A-levels CCC/96 UCAS points or equivalent; 3-year fast-track route: A-levels BBB/120 UCAS points or equivalent
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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on richmond.ac.uk. The expanded description is original GEC guidance built from the recorded course summary, award level and subject; it does not reproduce a university or partner listing word for word. Exact modules, teaching, assessment, professional recognition, fees, entry requirements and intakes can change. We confirm the latest details with Richmond American University London before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.