Financial Economics BSc Honours

Financial economics is all about managing financial assets such as trade and share prices, interest rates and exchange rates. You’ll not only be introduced to financial economics but also gain a solid foundation in general economic concepts, principles, analysis, techniques and knowledge. Learning how to predict and advise on the impact of economic, social and public policy issues on monetary activities, you’ll develop your analytical and decision-making abilities, expanding your skills in data gathering, handling and interpretation, quantitative analysis and forecasting. In our state-of-the-art Bloomberg virtual trading room, you will use industry-standard software, including Bloomberg, SAGE, FAME, Excel and other statistical packages, to analyse data, build models and produce forecasts. You will also develop key soft skills such as communicating complex economic ideas to a non-expert, presentation skills and teamwork. We enjoy strong links with employers, including the Government Economic Service and Society of Professional Economists, which was relaunched here at Westminster Business School in 2018. Membership in the Society is offered to all final-year economic students, and there are opportunities to attend their monthly meetings, conferences and continuous professional development courses.

The curriculum is structured to provide a comprehensive understanding of the subject area. Key modules include:

• Introduction to core concepts and methodologies.
• Advanced theoretical study and critical analysis.
• Applied research projects and case studies.
• An independent final-year dissertation, guided by a faculty expert.