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BSc (Econ) Economics
Covers economic theory and its application to real-world and global economic issues. Suits students heading for careers in finance, policy or business analysis.
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Potential funding at Royal Holloway, University of London
Students living in Sri Lanka receive an automatic £4,000 tuition fee reduction on full-time self-funded masters (Sept 2027/Jan 2028 entry); the International Undergraduate Scholarship gives £3,000 off fees each year for international students achieving BBB at A-level or equivalent.
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A clearer look at BSc (Econ) Economics
Covers economic theory and its application to real-world and global economic issues. Suits students heading for careers in finance, policy or business analysis.
This 36-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.
31 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.
- 01Principles of EconomicsPublished course content
- 02Data Skills for EconomistsPublished course content
- 03Applied Economics and PolicyPublished course content
- 04Mathematics for EconomicsPublished course content
- 05Employability 1Published course content
- 06Academic IntegrityPublished course content
- 07MicroeconomicsPublished course content
- 08MacroeconomicsPublished course content
- 09Econometrics 1Published course content
- 10Econometrics 2Published course content
- 11Employability 2Published course content
- 12Employability 3Published course content
- 13Financial Markets and InstitutionsPublished course content
- 14Industrial Growth and CompetitionPublished course content
- 15Introduction to Economic GrowthPublished course content
- 16Game Theory and BehaviourPublished course content
- 17Introduction to Data SciencePublished course content
- 18Economic Modelling and Data SciencePublished course content
- 19Labour EconomicsPublished course content
- 20Labour DemandPublished course content
- 21Labour SupplyPublished course content
- 22Human Capital and Compensating Wage DifferentialsPublished course content
- 23Inequality in EarningsPublished course content
- 24Labor MobilityPublished course content
- 25DiscriminationPublished course content
- 26UnemploymentPublished course content
- 27Economics of Warfare 1Published course content
- 28Financial Economics 1Published course content
- 29Economics of InequalityPublished course content
- 30Economics of BankingPublished course content
- 31Political EconomyPublished course content
Entry requirements
Can I apply?
- Academic
- A-levels AAB-BBB; GCSE Maths grade 7 (A)
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Students with A-levels considered for direct entry (grades on each course page); International Foundation Year and International Year One offered through the Royal Holloway International Study Centre
- English (IELTS)
- Varies by course, e.g. 6.5 overall with 6.0 in Writing and 5.5 in other subscores (business, law) or 6.5 with no subscore below 5.5 (computer science)
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