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Bachelor of Financial Economics

University of Westminster

  • London, United Kingdom
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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About the program

A three-year degree on how financial markets affect the economy.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1.5 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Demonstrate core knowledge in Financial Economics. Apply relevant methods and tools to academic or professional problems. Communicate findings clearly and work responsibly in individual and collaborative settings.

Career outcomes

  • Financial Analyst
  • Investment Analyst
  • Risk Analyst
  • Financial Planner
  • Credit Analyst

Curriculum

  • Year 1: becoming an economist
  • Economic policy and principles
  • Mathematics and statistics for economics
  • Capitalism. Year 2: corporate finance and investment
  • Mathematical economics and econometrics
  • Macro- and microeconomics
  • Financial systems crises and regulatory frameworks
  • Development economics. Final year offers further finance and economics options.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Typically 96-112 UCAS tariff points (up to 128 for architecture and medical sciences) or international equivalent such as IB or A levels
  • GCSE English and maths grade 4 on some courses
  • IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each component (higher for law).

Accepted academic background

A levels, T levels, BTEC, Access, International Baccalaureate or international high-school qualifications (country pages)

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 78
  • PTE Academic 59
  • Cambridge 169

Documents you’ll need

  • Qualification certificates if required
  • Passport copy
  • Recommendations or references if required
  • Personal statement if required
  • Portfolio if required

How to apply

  1. Check the course page for entry requirements and the international deadline . Apply through UCAS (institution code W50) using the course UCAS code. Provide qualifications and predicted results and a reference and a personal statement and proof of English. Some courses ask for a portfolio or interview. Meet offer conditions and pay the deposit by 27 August 2027. Request a CAS by 8 September 2027 (outside the UK) and apply for a Student visa with your passport. Enrol on 20 September 2027. Teaching starts 27 September.

Other costs

Tuition per year£19,000 GBP
Application fee_
Deposit£5,500 GBP

Program details

CampusMarylebone, Central London
Faculty or schoolWestminster Business School
Department_
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFull-time
Post-study stay1.5 years
Scholarship noteUniversity of Westminster has listed International Undergraduate Excellence Awards for selected international undergraduates. Available awards and deadlines depend on the intake year; the September 2026 award was listed as closed. Check current award eligibility for the selected intake.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    15 Aug 2027

    274 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.