Economics and Finance (Hons)

Overview

About this Degree

At this Economics and Finance (Hons) at University of Sussex you’ll study economics and finance at both macroeconomics and microeconomics levels, while developing your understanding of economic principles through more advanced topics such as trade and risk. 

You’ll choose from a wide range of specialist options, gaining a high level of expertise in areas such as labour economics, energy and commodity finance, public economics and trading strategies. You can also boost your employability with an option to study abroad or apply for a professional placement year.

In Economics, you are introduced to the principles and their application to a range of practical and topical issues. You also study mathematics, statistics and econometrics, gaining important quantitative skills. You progress to advanced issues such as trade, global imbalances and financial crises.

In Finance, you cover concepts such as discounting and bond pricing. There is an emphasis on financial markets and institutions. This includes a study of corporate finance and risk management.

You also benefit from having an Academic Success Adviser who can help you with academic study skills including critical thinking, presenting, academic writing and note-making.

Careers

You will develop your ethical awareness, independent thinking, leadership, problem-solving and teamwork skills. You can become an economist, or work in: corporate or public-sector accounting and finance; management consultancy and financial services; investment banking, risk analysis and insurance.  

Away from your studies, economics students run an active student society that invites guest speakers and organises events, bringing together economics students with those from other courses who share an interest in economics. You can also join the Sussex Trading Society and try your hand at investing in the markets, and there is a thriving Business Society.