The international financial services sector requires economists with specialised knowledge of financial systems and markets. Our CIMA-accredited degree in Economics and Finance will develop your analytic abilities to train you as a skilled economist so that you can succeed in today's global financial economics job market. Together with a grounding in core economics topics, you will study the advanced financial decision making, theory of financial markets, and the practice of risk management, to prepare you for your future career. <br>In the degree programme, you will build key communication, leadership and employability skills which will prepare you to enter economic or finance roles andor undertake further study in the areas of business and finance. <br>Our teaching is at the forefront of the field and is influenced by finance questions brought to classrooms by research active academics. Many of our academic staff are advisers to governments and world-renowned organisations. <br>You’ll have the option to take one of our award-winning Professional Training placements that will prepare you for work in city finance roles.