Economics and Finance

Explore modern economics and its application to financial systems and organisations, as well as learning about advanced financial techniques such as derivatives pricing, risk and portfolio management. develop your ability to critically analyse economic environments and their impact on financial markets. take the opportunity to get involved with our research centre for experimental economics, the feele (finance and economics experimental lab at exeter) lab graduates from this programme go on to careers within financial institutions such as banks, insurance companies, pension funds, investment and unit trusts, as well as stock broking and financial advisory work. flexible structure ensures you develop a professional understanding of economics and finance, whilst giving you the opportunity to further specialise or broaden your academic horizon.

This course is available with a placement year option where you will study for 1 additional year.the placement year provides you with a fantastic opportunity to broaden your horizons and develop valuable skills and contacts through working with a self-sourced organisation relevant to your degree subject.

• Type: Optional

• Duration: 12 Months

• Fees: Contact us for up-to-date information

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Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. University of Exeter has partnerships with the following companies: