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BSc (Hons) Economics and Finance

This current and highly relevant degree gives you a broad understanding of economics and finance, focusing on the principles of macro- and microeconomics and econometrics and their impact on the world around us, from the individual to organisational level and on a global scale. The ongoing effects of the financial crisis means there has never been a more exciting time to be involved with this subject.

You will gain an extensive knowledge of economic and financial theory and will develop strong analytical, empirical and interpretive skills that are highly valued by employers and that will put you ahead of the game in terms of employability.

Taught by experts with significant industry and research experience, if you are interested in a future in the financial services industry – working in areas such as banking, accountancy, insurance and investment analysis or financial management – then this is the course for you.

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 21

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Whatever your career aspirations, we can help you stand out from the crowd.

Our Best University Employability Strategy award from the Target Jobs National Graduate Recruitment Awards 2018 recognises that students from all backgrounds achieve consistently outstanding outcomes at York. Our excellent provision of careers and employability support helps to ensure these outcomes.

Shape your future
During your time studying at York, we offer tailored support and advice to help you understand your options and plan for a career you’ll thrive in.

The following range of York Futures activities has been carefully created with your career journey in mind. From one-to-one advice and skills programmes to careers fairs and internships - we’re here to support you towards your goals. Whether that's graduate employment or further study, we're here to help.

Discover your strengths
Find out more about yourself, and identify careers that suit your strengths with the York Strengths Programme.

Take part in York Strengths to discover what you’re good at, what you love to do and how to use this knowledge to plan your time at York and gain the skills and experience that employers want.
Join York Strengths Online, our interactive course that enables you to discover (and review) your strengths at your own pace, and in a place to suit you.
Come to a York Strengths Development Day session and get feedback from specialists to help you develop your strengths.

Make the most of opportunities outside the classroom, to get a better sense of the career that's right for you. There's lots to try:

broaden your skill set through volunteering, societies and clubs
discover work experience opportunities
develop your business ideas with Enterprise at York, who offer funding and workspaces to make your ideas a success
visit the Careers Team to receive expert careers advice and support to kick start your career journey.

Tap into our culture of innovation and make the connections to kick start your career:

meet employers at a range of campus events and annual careers fairs
engage with professional alumni networks and find a career mentor through York Profiles & Mentors
connect with business advisers through Enterprise at York
gain summer internships or paid project-based internships with local employers
engage with top employers through our network, including recruiters at Aviva, BT, Deloitte, L’Oréal and Santander.

PSW Opportunity

2 Years PSW

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Typical offers for Standard XII (awarded by a recognised Board of Higher Secondary Education) are based on an average score ranging between 75% to 90%.

An average score of 90% is comparable to A*AA

An average score of 85% is comparable to AAA

An average score of 80% is comparable to AAB/ABB

An average score of 75% is comparable to BBB

For CBSE and CISCE boards we will accept the overall average score from the best four subjects.

For other State Boards, we will accept the overall score from the best five subjects.

Good A level and International Baccalaureate grades are also accepted. Actual grades required will vary by course.

Course-specific requirements

Visit the course pages for details of the entry requirements specific to your chosen course. Some courses also have additional requirements such as work experience or submission of written work.

IELTS (Academic and Indicator) 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in each component

C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency 176, with a minimum of 169 in each component

Duolingo 110 overall, with a minimum of 100 in each component

GCSE/IGCSE/O level English Language (as a first or second language) Grade C

LanguageCert International ESOL SELT B2 Communicator High Pass with a minimum score of 33/50 in each component

PTE Academic 61, with a minimum of 55 in each component

TOEFL 87 overall, with a minimum of 21 in each component

Trinity ISE III Merit in all components

University of York

York , England ,United Kingdom