BSc Economics and Finance
Is this programme for me?
This degree is for you if you wish to:
- gain the economic reasoning, quantitative skills and institutional knowledge required to solve practical problems arising in finance
- develop the analytical tools and institutional knowledge required to work as a financial economist.
| Key dates | |
| Application deadline | 1 October in the year before you intend to sit your exams |
| Registration deadline | 30 November |
| Despatch of study materials | Shortly after your registration form is received |
| Examinations take place | May/June |
Programme structure
The degree consists of 12 courses when taken through the Standard Route and 9 courses through the Graduate Entry Route.
Prestige and career progression
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) provides academic direction for this programme. LSE is regarded as an international centre of academic excellence and innovation in the social sciences. This degree will prepare you for a career as a financial economist whether in academia, finance (investment or commercial banking, risk management, research, fund management, or securities trading) or government.
Flexible study at a reasonable cost
You have between 3-8 years to complete the programme (please note that the Graduate Entry Route for this degree also takes a minimum of 3 years to complete). Fees are payable as you progress rather than as a single lump sum. The following are examples of University fees for the whole programme of study: £3,807 for the BSc degree through the Standard Route and £3,207 for the BSc degree through the Graduate Entry Route. Please note that these examples are calculated using current fees, do not reflect any annual change to fees and assume completion in the minimum time permitted.
How you study
Our programmes provide an opportunity to obtain a prestigious degree or other qualification at a reasonable cost. You can choose to study independently or pay for additional educational support at a local institution (where available) to benefit from face-to-face tutorial support and the opportunity to interact with fellow students in person.
Students wishing to study either the Diploma in Economics or the Diploma in Social Sciences must firstenrol at an institution recognised by the University for teaching the specific Diploma. Studying at an institution provides students with face-to-face academic support and the opportunity to interact with fellow students in person. Find your nearest recognised local institution.
You receive specially written online study materials
Developed by academics appointed by LSE, your specially written study materials guide you through textbooks, which will be the real focus of your studies. The cost of your study pack is included in your initial and continuing registration fees. Study materials include:
- A Student handbook containing practical information and advice (e.g. how to enter for exams).
- Strategies for success which provides help with study techniques.
- A Subject guide for each course, designed to guide you through the syllabus and offer advice on how to use textbooks in an organised and productive manner. Partial versions of EMFSS subject guides are available to view.
- Past exam papers and Examiners' commentaries which are updated annually and available to download. These provide an insight into how questions should have been tackled and outline common mistakes made by students in the past. Copies of the most recent exam papers and Examiners’ commentaries are available for reference on our website, see EMFSS past exam papers. A fuller back catalogue is available for all registered students through the VLE.
Online support
When you are given an offer, we will also send a username and password enabling you to register and log in to the Student Portal. You can then access your University of London email account and two other key online resources:
The Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)
Access to a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) which provides electronic copies of all printed study materials. This is also an open space for students to discuss interests and experience, and also to seek support from their peers while working collaboratively to solve problems and discuss subject material. Online support materials are continuously being developed and for some courses audio-visual tutorials, recorded lectures, academic interviews and debates are available, along with self-testing activities and expert study skills advice.
The Online Library
The Online Library holds thousands of journal articles which you can access free of charge. A dedicated helpdesk is available if you have any difficulties in finding what you need.
Optional courses held at LSE in London
LSE Study weekend held annually in February. This consists of short courses designed to help you with exam preparation and technique. You will also have the opportunity to discuss your studies with subject specialists.
LSE Summer School held annually, usually from early July to mid-August. This offers a range of stimulating and challenging courses, allowing you to undertake a period of intensive study in areas of interest.
Academic leaders
Dr Keith Sharp: Programme director
Keith has 20 years experience of working in British universities, including Coventry University, De Montfort University and the University of Gloucestershire, where he was dean of faculty and associate pro-vice-chancellor. In 2009-10 he spent a year as head of the UK HE International Unit based at Universities UK.
Keith is very familiar with the area of international partnerships and transnational education. Partnerships and internationalisation formed part of his remit at De Montfort and Gloucestershire. In his position as head of the UK Higher Education International Unit, he was regularly consulted by universities for advice on their international strategies, including international marketing. More recently, he has been acting as a consultant to a number of public and private sector HE institutions on various aspects of their international marketing and recruitment strategies.
Keith took his undergraduate degree at LSE between 1984-87 and graduated with a first in sociology, as well as being awarded the Hobhouse Memorial Prize. Further details of the University of London International Programmes at LSE team can be found on the Who's who page on the LSE website.
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- BSc Economics and Finance (Graduate Entry)
- BSc Economics and Finance
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