BSc(Econ) (Hons) Financial and Business Economics with a Year in Business Bachelor's degree at Royal Holloway, University of London
BSc(Econ) (Hons) Financial and Business Economics with a Year in Business at RHUL. You will study core theory, research methods, applied practice and specialist options, culminating in an independent project and professional skills development.
About this course
Gain a complete education in the theories and methods of economics, specialising in financial markets and industrial economics. From the provider’s course page.
BSc(Econ) (Hons) Financial and Business Economics with a Year in Business is a Bachelor's degree (BSc) at RHUL, based in Egham Campus. It runs 4 years, studied full-time.
For Economics graduates from this provider, 84% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 71% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £30,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Accounting & Finance, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Moderate evidence Published sample: 50; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2022-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 84% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2021-23. Continuation 95% (2021-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 7 modules
- Principles of EconomicsCore
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A first-year undergraduate module in how the economy works. The module is suitable for students with or without A-Level economics or equivalent. Covers basic theories of macroeconomics and microeconomics using the CORE approach.
- Quantitative Methods of EconomicsCore
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Develop understanding of basic mathematical, quantitative, computing and statistical tools for the study of economics including algebraic manipulation, functions, simultaneous equations, optimisation, descriptive statistics, probability theory and regressions.
- Applied Economics and PolicyCore
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Learn how to think like an economist by writing essays, presenting data, collecting economic data and conducting economic research. Four sections covering economic institutions, economic history, applied economics and policy, and experimental and behavioural economics.
- International Economic PolicyCore
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Develop understanding of how economic theory and empirical analysis are used to study problems involving several countries. Examine effects of alternative economic policies and coordination difficulties.
- Economic PhilosophyCore
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Develop understanding of economics as a field and its subfields. Examine what sets economics apart from other social sciences, the difference between causation and correlation, and the purpose and limitation of economic models.
- Employability 1Core
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Introduction to Employability, library resources, team building, and CV making. Career services session on self-awareness and decision making. Team building exercises organised by Economics department.
- Academic IntegrityCore
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Describes key principles of academic integrity focusing on university assignments. Covers plagiarism, collusion and commissioning as activities that undermine academic integrity and their possible consequences.
Year 2 7 modules
- MicroeconomicsCore
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Develop understanding of models of individual optimisation and their applications. Examine key determinants of individual behaviour and firm behaviour in different market environments including perfect competition, monopoly and oligopoly.
- MacroeconomicsCore
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Develop understanding of macroeconomics and macroeconomic policy-making. Examine contemporary and historical macroeconomic events, economic growth, and the role of monetary and fiscal policy.
- Econometrics 1Core
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Provide solid understanding of essentials of empirical research techniques used by applied economists. Cover core econometric topics needed for econometric analysis with focus on time series and cross section econometrics.
- Quantitative Methods in Economics IICore
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Develop understanding and practical experience of essentials of empirical research techniques used by applied economists. Learn to use and distinguish between standard econometric techniques and conduct formal statistical tests.
- Financial Markets and InstitutionsCore
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Develop understanding of economic principles underlying national and international financial institutions. Examine financial systems, instruments, and the relationship between assets, agents and institutions.
- Industrial Growth and CompetitionCore
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Develop understanding of principal-agent problem, Coase theorem, theories of the firm, transaction costs, moral hazard and adverse selection. Examine role of incentivisation and government regulation.
- Employability 2Core
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Career services session on readiness to apply for internships. Preparation for psychometric tests and mock interviews. Attendance at Econ@Work talks.
Year 3 1 modules
- Year in BusinessCore
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Work placement supported by the Placements Office and Royal Holloway Careers and Employability Service. Forms integral part of degree programme with assessed work that counts towards final degree classification.
Year 4 9 modules
- Industrial Economics 1Core
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Develop understanding of methods and models applied by economists in analysis of firms and industries. Explore applications to policy areas such as collusion, mergers, product differentiation and asymmetric information.
- Industrial Economics 2Core
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Develop understanding of advanced topics in industrial organisation with focus on the role of information in markets. Explore collusion, mergers, product differentiation and asymmetric information.
- Financial Economics 1Core
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Introduce factors affecting corporate financial decisions. Emphasise concepts of Net Present Value and Risk. Cover firm goals, investment valuation, risk and agency costs, price formation, and debt finance.
- Financial Economics 2Core
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Develop understanding of fixed income securities and derivatives available to investors. Examine derivatives markets, pricing of bonds and derivative instruments, and their use for hedging purposes.
- Employability 3Core
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Deepen elements covered in Employability 1 and 2. Career services session on readiness for employment. Preparation for psychometric tests and mock interviews. Attendance at Econ@Work talks.
- Behavioural EconomicsOptional
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Develop understanding of use of experiments to test economic theories. Examine how individuals make decisions in markets and how they decide to spend or save money. Critically evaluate advantages and disadvantages of experimental methods.
- Monetary EconomicsOptional
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Half-year module in monetary economics. Gain insight into recent approaches to monetary policy. Understand the role of money in the economy, central bank decision making and commercial bank behaviour.
- Advanced Economic TheoryOptional
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Develop understanding of mathematics of optimisation and equilibrium models. Examine linkage between markets and Pareto optimality and basic types of auctions.
- Economics of InequalityOptional
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
This course provides a complete education in economics theory and methods, with a focus on financial markets and industrial economics. You'll usually begin with financial accounting foundations, double-entry bookkeeping, financial statements and reporting frameworks, alongside introductory finance covering time value of money, markets and risk. Quantitative methods for business underpins your analytical toolkit. As you progress, you'll move into management accounting, corporate finance, and financial reporting and analysis under IFRS standards. In your final years, a course like this normally offers specialist options such as audit and assurance, taxation, corporate finance, financial risk, and fintech, culminating in an advanced corporate reporting module and a dissertation or applied project. The integrated year in business provides practical industry experience within this four-year structure.
Who it's for
This course suits students with A-level qualifications or equivalent, typically holding a UCAS tariff of 112–127 points. It is designed for those interested in understanding economic principles and their application to finance and business decision-making, and who value a structured year of practical experience.
University & format
This is a full-time Bachelor's degree (BSc Hons) in Financial and Business Economics, taught in English at Royal Holloway, University of London, a higher education college located on the Egham Campus. The course runs for 4 years. Royal Holloway is a recognised UK degree-awarding body; degrees are nationally recognised. The university holds a Silver award for teaching quality from the Office for Students' TEF 2023.
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
- 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
Your application needs a reference before you can send it.
- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
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Entry & how to get in
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
UCAS tariff of entrants
Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| A-levels or equivalent | 100% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
Will you get in? Plot your grades
Pick your predicted A-levels and watch your UCAS points land on the real spread of students admitted to this course.
Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.
Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course (code L112). One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Provider fee page (England 2026/27 cap where not stated).
Check fees at RHUL →For students who normally live in England
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
That does not mean no funding exists. Check the university directory for current amounts, eligibility and application dates.
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Careers & earnings
What Accounting & Finance graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate earnings: this course
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £30,000 | £26,500 – £35,000 | 50 |
| 3 years after | £30,000 | £26,500 – £40,500 | 90 |
| 5 years after | £45,500 | £35,000 – £59,000 | 100 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Moderate evidence. Published sample: 50; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2022-23.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in accounting & finance · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Accounting & Finance nationally
National figures for Accounting & Finance graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
were in work or further study
15 months after graduation
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Moderate evidence. Published sample: 50; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2022-23. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Accounting & Finance courses at the same study level.
Compared with 957 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
UK occupations graduates enter
Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.
- Finance ProfessionalsSOC 2020 242 · 23% of published destinations · ASHE median £47,173
- Business and public service associate professionalsSOC 2020 35 · 21% of published destinations · ASHE median £38,760
- Administrative occupationsSOC 2020 41 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £27,006
- Business, Research and Administrative ProfessionalsSOC 2020 243 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £48,746
Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 195; response rate: 58%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.
Job market & outlook
How Accounting & Finance graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Accounting & Finance graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- The Big Four (Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG)
- Banks & insurers
- Corporate finance teams
- HMRC & public sector
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Accounting & Finance graduates.
Accounting & FinanceLecturerGEDU Global EducationAccounting Engineer - Pre-Sales & Post SalesStacksAccounting Advisory Manager | Lead Client Projects HybridCFGIAccounting, Insight and Advisory ManagerRSM UKAccounting & FinanceLecturerGEDU ServicesAccounting Associate Apprentice Business Services (September 2026)Best ApprenticeshipsIs this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
Student finance
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.
Where graduates go
84% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £30,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
Your entry chances
Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.
Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 8.6 out of 10: NSS 77.4% · in work or study 84% · continued 95%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
Royal Holloway and Bedford New College
Business and management across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around Egham Campus
437 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Accounting & Finance right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to RHUL from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is £26,800 / year for this course (from the provider’s fee page). You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check RHUL’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with RHUL and gov.uk before you apply.
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