Overview

This Economics and Finance degree is for you if you wish to:

gain the economic reasoning, quantitative skills and institutional knowledge required to solve practical problems arising in finance
develop the analytical tools and institutional knowledge required to work as a financial economist.

Prestige and career progression

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) provides academic direction for this programme. LSE is regarded as an international centre of academic excellence and innovation in the social sciences. This degree will prepare you for a career as a financial economist whether in academia, finance (investment or commercial banking, risk management, research, fund management, or securities trading) or government.

Online support

When you register we will send you a username and password giving you access to the Student Portal. You can then access your University of London email account and two other key online resources:

The virtual learning environment (VLE)

The online virtual learning environment (VLE) provides electronic copies of all printed study materials. There are also forums that allow you to share interests and experience, and to work collaboratively with other students to solve problems and discuss subject material.

Online support materials are being developed continuously and for some courses audio-visual tutorials, recorded lectures, academic interviews and debates are available, along with self-testing activities and expert study skills advice.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Introduction to economics

Statistics 1 (half course) and

Statistics 2 (half course)

Mathematics 1 (half course) and

Mathematics 2

Principles of banking and finance

Macroeconomics

Microeconomics

Elements of econometrics

Corporate finance

Monetary economics or

Industrial economics

Quantitative finance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

Online

Fully structured
Continuous support with feedback on request
Online group works/assignments

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Economics Finance View 23 other Bachelors in Economics in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

For access to the BSc Accounting and Finance degree, you will usually meet the following criteria:

Age 17+ by 30 November in the year of registration
Mathematics to UK GCSE Level (Grade C) or equivalent.

Even if you don’t meet the standard requirements, we will consider each application on its own merits. Our Admissions Panel will consider whether any alternative/incomplete qualifications or work experience you have are suitable for entry to the programme.

Technological requirements

All students must have regular access to a computer and the internet. This may be for accessing the Student Portal, downloading course materials from the virtual learning environment or accessing resources from the Online Library. You will also need suitable hardware capacity on your computer for document storage as well as basic software such as a PDF reader.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

5601 GBP / year

≈ 5601 GBP / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

5601 GBP / year

≈ 5601 GBP / year

Funding

Sponsorship from your employer

Many students receive financial support from their own employers. As you study by distance learning you can continue with your studies while you work, and do not need to take time away from the workplace. See the employers section on our website for guidance for employers.

Other sources of funding

The level of competition for sponsorship and educational awards is extremely high, so we recommend that you investigate funding early. Do not delay in making an application as in some instances an offer of a place can be advantageous in a funding application.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Economics and Finance.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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Technological requirements

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Funding

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