Economics and Finance BSc (Hons) at York St John University

Learn to understand how economic decisions at an individual, institutional and national level impact on the world we live in. Throughout your course you will investigate economic and financial problems, from local to international in scale, and learn to devise practical solutions to them. The topics we will explore include:

• Economic policy
• Environmental economics
• Responsible business behaviour
• Analysis techniques
• Corporate finance
• International finance.

We make sure your learning is always kept practical and relevant through field trips, live projects and experiments. You will also have opportunities to enter economics competitions both within the university and on a national or international scale. We have close links with businesses across the region, and you will regularly hear from high profile guest speakers. These connections also provide opportunities for networking, internships and work experience placements.

While you study with us, we will fund your membership of the Royal Economic Society. This will enhance your professional profile in the industry. It also opens up extra opportunities for training and development, such as competitions, grants and conferences.

As with all of our Business courses, you have the option to go on a placement year between years 2 and 3 of your degree. You can also choose to study abroad for a semester at one of our partner universities.

As a Business School we are passionate about social responsibility and sustainability. These values and this commitment will be embedded throughout this course. We are a Principles of Responsible Management Education (PRME) signatory for the United Nations. Our mission is to develop your potential so that you can make a difference in society.