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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Economics and Finance
Swansea University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Economics and Finance course at Swansea University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,B
Most popular A-levels studied
The Economics and Finance course at Swansea University features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | D |
| Economics | B |
| Business Studies | B |
| Biology | D |
| Chemistry | D |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Economics | B |
| Mathematics | D |
| Business Studies | B |
| Physics | C |
| Chemistry | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: L111
Here's what Swansea University says about its Economics and Finance course.
Combining core elements of economics and finance, our BSc Economics and Finance degree is ideal for students who want a career in politics, policy, business or finance. Providing theoretical and practical understanding of economic principles in relation to business environments, as well as the analytical tools and techniques employed in business decision making and strategy, you will be able to effectively apply your knowledge, investigative and model-building skills to advise everything from private businesses all the way through to the government - having a real impact on economic policy.
Swansea University's Economics department offers students an excellent learning experience, driven by a world-class academic team. With a key focus on preparing you for a successful career on graduation, the department has an Employability Team, who are on hand throughout the year to help you realise your potential and achieve your goals. You will have unlimited access to expert advice and support in relation to placement opportunities, internships, work experience, job application processes, interview techniques and much more.
Source: Swansea University
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Interdepartmental
Location
Singleton Park Campus | Swansea
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Finance
• Economics
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
In Year 1, you will typically study areas including: Principles of Microeconomics, Approaches to Economic Analysis, Accounting for Economics, Current Issues in Economics.
In Year 2, you will typically study areas including: Intermediate Microeconomics, Problems and Decision-Making in Economics, Economic Policy, Financial Markets and Institutions.
In Year 3, you will typically study areas including: Advanced Microeconomics, Advanced Macroeconomics.
How you will be assessed
We offer a variety of assessment methods within our programmes. In addition to traditional examinations and essays, examples of alternative assessment include:
• Presentations • Group Work • Data Sampling
Throughout your undergraduate Economics and Finance degree, you will develop excellent research and analytical skills and learn to present your ideas effectively both verbally and in writing.
For full breakdown of course structure and assessment please visit our course page: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/social-sciences/economics/bsc-economics-finance/ or get in touch with us at [email protected]
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Swansea University
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Economics and Finance course at Swansea University features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
88%
high
Teaching on my course
88%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
83%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
95%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
86%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
90%
med
Learning opportunities
92%
high
Learning opportunities
92%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
95%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
92%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
91%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
97%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
88%
high
Assessment and feedback
86%
high
Assessment and feedback
86%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
87%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
93%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
72%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
92%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
84%
high
Academic support
96%
high
Academic support
96%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
98%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
94%
high
Organisation and management
93%
high
Organisation and management
93%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
93%
high
How well organised is your course?
93%
high
Learning resources
92%
med
Learning resources
92%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
91%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
91%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
95%
high
Student voice
83%
high
Student voice
83%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
69%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
92%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
85%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
75%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
89%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
82%
med
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
90%
high
Teaching on my course
90%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
90%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
96%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
84%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
90%
high
Learning opportunities
92%
high
Learning opportunities
92%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
92%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
95%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
91%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
92%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
90%
high
Assessment and feedback
88%
high
Assessment and feedback
88%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
94%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
92%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
78%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
90%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
87%
high
Academic support
96%
high
Academic support
96%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
97%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
95%
high
Organisation and management
95%
high
Organisation and management
95%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
93%
high
How well organised is your course?
96%
high
Learning resources
95%
high
Learning resources
95%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
98%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
90%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
96%
high
Student voice
86%
high
Student voice
86%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
76%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
93%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
90%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
82%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
92%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
88%
med
Student information
The Economics and Finance course at Swansea University features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Economics and Finance at Swansea University.
Earnings after graduation
The Economics and Finance course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for Swansea University graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.
Earnings
£25.9k
First year after graduation
£33.9k
Third year after graduation
£43.4k
Fifth year after graduation
Earnings
£25.2k
First year after graduation
£28.1k
Third year after graduation
£33.9k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Economics and Finance.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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