Financial Economics

Study financial markets and how societies attempt to make the best use of their resources to improve decisions and outcomes

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Key Facts

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Degree

BSc (Hons) Financial Economics

Degree Duration

4 years

Pathways Available

International Stage One

4 years :

1 year pathway + 3 year degree

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Start Dates

September

Degree Overview

Economics course focuses specifically on the macroeconomic challenges of national, regional and global economies together with the microeconomic behaviour of people and businesses. An economics degree is an excellent foundation for your career as an economist but also offers scope to pursue a diverse range of high-earning opportunities.

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Important

Dundee also offers a three and a half year Financial Economics – accelerated BSc (Hons) available for the Rest of the UK and International students.

Why Study this Degree

Focusing on financial economics, you will combine core economic skills with current and fast-changing theories around financial markets.

Economists examine how societies attempt to make the best use of their scarce resources, so that they can advise governments, individuals, and companies on how to improve decisions and outcomes.

You'll learn the techniques to specialise in financial economics, research and forecasting.

Your Pathways

The IS1 is the first year of a four year International Incorporated Bachelors. And its designed to strengthen your English language abilities and introduce core concepts and knowledge required at university study level.  Once you have successfully completed your studies you will continue the remaining stages of your degree directly with the University of your choice.

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University of Dundee

Ranked in The Guardian's Top 20 UK Universities in 2021, the University of Dundee prides itself on three things: Impactful research, an excellent student experience and a community campus in the city.

Situated beside the majestic River Tay, Dundee is Scotland’s sunniest city. It also has the highest student ratios per head of population anywhere in the UK so there is an exciting and diverse range of nightlife, leisure activities and culture.