Economics and Finance with Foundation Year (Honours) Sheffield Hallam University

Overview

On the Economics and Finance with Foundation Year (Honours) programme from Sheffield Hallam University you’ll explore microeconomics, macroeconomics and behavioural economics in state-of-the-art facilities. 

The turbulent economic landscape has introduced new challenges worldwide. We’ll equip you with the vital knowledge, skills and mindset to navigate diverse scenarios – preparing you for a career in the financial services sector, including, banking, insurance, investment analysis and financial management.

If you don't meet the entry requirements for the BSc (Hons) course, or you’d like extra preparation before starting degree-level study, we recommend you join the foundation course – which has been designed to encourage exploration and experimentation.

Key facts

• Gain a solid foundation in economic theory.

• Apply this vital knowledge to diverse challenges in financial services.

• Learn skills in financial risk management, investment analysis and financial regulation.

• Develop analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills in financial decision-making.

• Gain work-ready experience with real-life projects and placements every year.

Careers and opportunities

Given the enduring aftermath of the financial crisis, there has never been a more exciting time to engage with this subject. This contemporary and highly relevant degree offers a comprehensive understanding of economics and finance, providing you with a profound grasp of economic and financial theories. It fosters strong analytical, empirical and interpretive skills – highly valued by employers – positioning you competitively in terms of employability.

This course prepares you for a career in:

• Economic research and planning

• Financial planning

• Financial risk analysis

• Financial consultancy

• Economics research

• Insurance

• Financial analysis

• Data analysis