Economics and Finance (Hons) Aston University

Overview

Throughout the Economics and Finance (Hons)  course from  Aston University you will build foundations in microeconomics, macroeconomics, finance, accounting, mathematics and statistics, before progressing to advanced topics such as corporate finance, econometrics and financial economics. 

You will explore how markets and financial decisions interact, with a distinctive focus on the real estate sector. Optional modules allow you to tailor your degree, with topics including fintech and behavioural economics. 

As part of an industry placement year, you will gain valuable real-world experience. In your final year, you will deepen your expertise by applying your knowledge to complex economic and financial challenges. This course is delivered by Aston Business School which is part of an elite group of global business schools that hold the ‘triple-crown’ accreditation from AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS.

Career opportunities:

As an Aston University Economics and Finance graduate, you will be equipped for a range of different career options across the private and public sector. Our graduates are successful in finding employment in a range of such as:

• Government economist  
• Economic consultant 
• Economic analyst
• Business consultant
• Market risk analyst
• Business intelligence analyst
• Commodity trader

Our graduates have gone on to work at companies such as TikTok, PWC, Barclays, HSBC, Deloitte, KPMG, Accenture, Ernst & Young, Wells Fargo, Jaguar Land Rover, AON, HMRC, PepsiCo, The Cabinet Office, The House of Commons, and the Office For National Statistics, JCB and Amazon Logistics.