BSc (Hons) Economics, Econometrics and Finance
Designed for those with an interest in exploring modern financial systems and statistical analysis, this highly specialised degree offers a firm foundation in economic and financial theory and develops the valuable analytical and quantitative skills required by the financial services industry.
Studying real-life data, you will gain an appreciation and understanding of the advanced statistical methods that professional economists use to model the economy and you will learn to test these theories against evidence, becoming fully competent in data-based research.
This comprehensive degree provides you with an understanding of econometrics, allowing you to develop analytical and interpretative skills, within the broader study of economics and finance. Based in one of the largest Economics departments in the UK and with most of our economics staff research-active you will benefit from learning with those at the cutting-edge of their subjects.
Assessment
Assessment varies from module to module and includes a combination of exams, written essays and project work.
Your tutors will give feedback in a variety of forms depending on the specific needs of the module. This may consist of written feedback, in-class discussion, model answers, one-to-one discussions or online responses.
Careers and skills
Career prospects for York graduates are excellent. This specialised course has been developed to meet the needs of the financial industries and government and provide you with the skills you need to succeed.
Career opportunities
We have one of the strongest graduate employment records in the sector with graduates going on to work in:
- Management
- Finance
- Research
- Central government
- Information organisations
- Banking
- Business
- Law
Designed for those with an interest in exploring modern financial systems and statistical analysis, this highly specialised degree offers a firm foundation in economic and financial theory and develops the valuable analytical and quantitative skills required by the financial services industry.
Studying real-life data, you will gain an appreciation and understanding of the advanced statistical methods that professional economists use to model the economy and you will learn to test these theories against evidence, becoming fully competent in data-based research.
This comprehensive degree provides you with an understanding of econometrics, allowing you to develop analytical and interpretative skills, within the broader study of economics and finance. Based in one of the largest Economics departments in the UK and with most of our economics staff research-active you will benefit from learning with those at the cutting-edge of their subjects.
Assessment
Assessment varies from module to module and includes a combination of exams, written essays and project work.
Your tutors will give feedback in a variety of forms depending on the specific needs of the module. This may consist of written feedback, in-class discussion, model answers, one-to-one discussions or online responses.
Careers and skills
Career prospects for York graduates are excellent. This specialised course has been developed to meet the needs of the financial industries and government and provide you with the skills you need to succeed.
Career opportunities
We have one of the strongest graduate employment records in the sector with graduates going on to work in:
- Management
- Finance
- Research
- Central government
- Information organisations
- Banking
- Business
- Law
