(Hons) Financial Economics University of Plymouth

Overview

Designed as a one- or two-year top-up route for students with prior qualifications such as a Foundation Degree or HND, this  (Hons) Financial Economics course from University of Plymouth  leads to a full honours degree. It blends rigorous theoretical frameworks with practical, evidence-based analysis across micro- and macroeconomics, financial policy, and corporate strategy. Students gain hands-on experience with industry-standard tools via the Bloomberg Interactive Learning Suite, and develop professional insight through real-world applications, networking opportunities within the Economics Society, and guest lectures from leading academics and professionals.

Whether you're aiming for further study, policy work, or a career in financial markets, this course equips you with the tools and mindset of a modern economist.

Careers

Your gateway to high-impact careers in finance and economics 

The advanced skills, analytical mindset and financial expertise you gain from this top-up degree open doors to graduate-level careers in banking, corporate finance, economic consultancy, risk analytics, data modelling, and beyond.

If you're driven to understand how economies work and want to support people in professional settings, roles in HR or economic policy might be a perfect match. If you prefer influencing society, the public and charity sectors value economists who use financial insight to drive change. Or if you're commercially minded, sales and client-facing roles in financial services could suit your ambitions.

Whether you're interested in investment, business strategy or forecasting, this course equips you with both theory and applied skills – plus real-world tools like Bloomberg – making you highly competitive in the evolving financial sector.