BSc (Hons) Economics with Finance Bachelor's degree at the University of Sheffield
BSc (Hons) Economics with Finance at University of Sheffield. Rather than treating finance as an add-on, the course is structured so that the methods you learn - statistical, mathematical, econometric - are applied directly to financial and economic problems, giving your degree a distinct analytical…
About this course
This course allows you to specialise in methodological modules with finance. You'll learn rigorous quantitative and analytical skills and apply this knowledge to your analysis of economics issues and policy. From the provider’s course page.
BSc (Hons) Economics with Finance is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at the University of Sheffield, based in Main Campus. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.
For Economics graduates from this provider, 89% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 81% 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 89% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 95% (2022-23; 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.
First year 6 modules
- Microeconomic Analysis and PolicyCore20 credits
Module details
This module introduces you to the fundamental principles of microeconomic theory, focusing on the behaviour and decision-making processes of individuals, households, and firms. You will gain a solid understanding of key microeconomic concepts, such as choice theory, market structures, consumer behavior, and firm decision-making. The module explores the practical application of microeconomic analysis to contemporary policy issues. This module provides you with the foundations in microeconomics re
- Macroeconomic Analysis and PolicyCore20 credits
Module details
This module introduces you to the foundations of macroeconomic theory and analysis. You will explore how economies operate at the aggregate level and develop the analytical tools needed to understand key economic indicators such as interest rates, national output, inflation, unemployment, and exchange rates. A central focus will be on understanding how these variables interact and influence one another over the short and long run. Through real-world examples and policy applications, you will lea
- Statistical Methods for EconomicsCore20 credits
Module details
In this module you will begin learning how to analyse and interpret economic data. You will first learn how to describe data using a range of statistics, including measures of the average, and the distribution around the average. You will then learn about the principles of probability, and from there about probability distributions. Knowing the probability distribution of a random variable means we can say something about the values it is expected to take, which then allows us to test whether th
- Mathematical Methods for Economics 2Core20 credits
Module details
This module is designed for students with A Level Mathematics (or an equivalent qualification). You will revisit key mathematical tools covered in A Level Mathematics (such as differential calculus) and learn to use them to formulate and solve problems in economics and finance. You will also be introduced to other techniques that are essential for problem solving in economics. These tools will be used throughout the rest of your degree. The topics covered include: sequences/series and the econom
- Applied Data Analysis in EconomicsCore20 credits
Module details
Economic questions require careful use of data. In this module, you will develop the foundations of economic data analysis and visualisation. You will learn how different types of economic data are collected and how to assess the strengths and limitations of alternative data sources. Using real-world datasets in interactive sessions, you will gain hands-on experience in data management, summary statistics, visualisation, and basic statistical inference. You will construct tables and charts, inte
- Introductory Finance for EconomicsCore20 credits
Module details
In this module, you will be introduced to the financing and investment decisions that financial managers make, and the financial market context in which those decisions are made. You will explore how financial managers evaluate investment opportunities and manage risk to maximise shareholder value. You will develop an understanding of key financial theories and tools, including financial statement analysis, the time value of money, and risk-return relationships. Through a combination of theoreti
Second year 8 modules
- Intermediate MicroeconomicsCore20 credits
Module details
This module builds on Level 1 modules in microeconomics and mathematical economics, using the mathematical training to allow a more rigorous investigation of the principles of microeconomics. It aims to develop an understanding and ability to undertake economic analysis of models of the behaviour and interaction of economic agents (consumers, firms and government) in a market economy, the functioning of different types of industries, decision making under uncertainty and economic welfare.
- Intermediate MacroeconomicsCore20 credits
Module details
The aims of this course are to provide firm grounding in the analytical tools of modern macroeconomics; to use these tools to understand critically the conduct of economic policy nationally and internationally. The course builds on level 1 modules in macroeconomics. The main subject areas covered are: Basic macroeconomic models: consumption/leisure choice, closed economy one period-macro models, models of search and unemployment; Savings, investment and government deficits: consumption/savings c
- EconometricsCore20 credits
Module details
This module is designed to give you an introduction into the econometric skills you will need for a successful career in applied economic research. Throughout this module, you will build a strong foundation in interpreting econometric outputs, crucial for understanding academic literature and policy reports. You will learn fundamental theoretical knowledge, such as ordinary least squares, supported by economic intuition and mathematical reasoning. You will learn statistical software, gaining an
- Economics of Financial InstitutionsCore20 credits
Module details
In this module, you will explore the core mechanisms of financial intermediation and the role of financial institutions in the modern economy. You will examine the flow of funds and the determinants of interest rates in bond and money markets, alongside the function of equity markets in capital allocation and valuation. The module also analyses how banks manage liquidity and credit risk. Furthermore, it investigates how asymmetric information shapes financial structures and market outcomes. Draw
- Applied EconometricsCore20 credits
Module details
This module builds directly upon the econometric foundations established in ECN21004, extending your knowledge into a range of econometric techniques and their practical applications. The module places strong emphasis on applied econometrics through real-world economic problems. You will develop advanced skills in data handling, model specification, and interpretation of results through project-based learning. By the end of the module, you will have gained proficiency in applying appropriate eco
- Industrial OrganisationOptional20 credits
Module details
Industrial Organisation is a major branch of microeconomics that explores the structure, operation, and performance of industries and firms. In this module, you will analyse these core elements using both economic theory and empirical work. You will examine the strategic decisions firms make and how they compete within various market environments. Throughout this module, you will develop the analytical skills and theoretical knowledge required to evaluate real-world industrial behaviour and the
- International EconomicsOptional20 credits
Module details
In this module, you will explore fundamental questions in International Economics, focusing on the phenomenon of 'global imbalances.' Many countries, including the world's largest economies, have accumulated significant external debt or asset positions over recent decades, raising concerns about global economic stability. You will learn to use modern, microfounded tools based on the latest economic research to analyse these imbalances and their implications.Throughout the module, you will engage
- Labour EconomicsOptional
Module details
Labour Economics provides the analytical tools needed to understand wage determination, employment, inequality, and the role of policy in shaping labour market outcomes. This module develops your ability to apply eco
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
The degree is built around core theory in economics, giving you the grounding in microeconomics, macroeconomics and quantitative methods that underpins everything else. Alongside this sits a strand of research & methods, where you develop the statistical and econometric skills needed to test economic ideas rigorously rather than just describe them. Applied practice modules ask you to turn theory and method onto live economic and financial questions, while specialist options let you shape the degree towards areas such as finance-related topics that interest you most. An independent project gives you the chance to design and carry out a substantial piece of research on a question of your own choosing, and professional skills modules help you translate academic learning into the kind of communication, teamwork and analytical presentation expected in graduate employment. Together these strands mean the finance specialism runs through the methodological core of the course rather than being confined to a handful of optional units.
Who it's for
This course suits someone who enjoys working with numbers and logical argument in equal measure - the sort of person who wants to understand not just what happens in financial markets and economic policy, but why, and who is willing to sit with equations, data and models to get there. If you like the idea of moving from abstract theory to concrete analysis, and you're curious about how economic decisions play out in banking, investment or public policy, the quantitative emphasis here will feel like a natural fit rather than a hurdle. Most entrants arrive having studied A-levels or equivalent, typically with UCAS tariffs in the 144-159 range, so you'll be joining a cohort with a similarly serious academic background, though this reflects who has tended to enrol rather than a fixed requirement. Expect a degree that rewards steady, methodical effort: problem sets, data analysis and independent research alongside more discursive coursework. It's a good match if you want a degree that keeps its options open across finance, economic analysis and policy work, and you're prepared to build genuine technical fluency along the way, including through the independent project where you follow your own line of enquiry.
Careers & job market
Nationally, across Accounting & Finance courses, 87% of graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduating, and 65% of working graduates are in highly skilled roles or further study - useful context for the kind of destinations this field of study tends to lead to, though these figures describe the national picture rather than outcomes specific to this course. National earnings data (Graduate Outcomes/LEO) shows starting salaries 15 months after graduation ranging from £25,000 to £32,500, moving to £23,375-£33,000 after three years and £30,175-£42,600 after five years; these are national ranges for the field, not guaranteed figures or salaries tied to this particular degree. Retention data shows 85% of students continue past their first year, either still enrolled or having completed, which gives a sense of how many students find the course sustains their interest once they've started. The combination of core economic theory with finance-focused methods and an independent research project is the kind of preparation typically sought for analytical roles in finance, economic consultancy and policy, as well as further postgraduate study.
University & format
The University of Sheffield is a public, Russell Group university founded in 1905, meaning it belongs to a group of research-intensive UK institutions. This course is delivered full-time over three years on the university's main campus, taught in English, and leads to a BSc (Hons) award (UCAS code L1N3). Teaching quality on this course has been rated Silver in the Office for Students' TEF 2023, and as a recognised UK degree-awarding body, the qualification is nationally recognised.
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
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- 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
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- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
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Optional placement year. Availability, selection and pay can vary.
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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 | 95% |
| a Baccalaureate | 5% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Accepted students typically held strong UCAS tariffs. Check how your predicted grades compare and whether a contextual offer applies.
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 L1N3). 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
Standard capped home fee at English providers (2026/27); Scotland, Wales & NI differ.
Check fees at University of Sheffield →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 | £27,500 – £34,000 | 50 |
| 3 years after | £32,500 | £26,000 – £39,000 | 200 |
| 5 years after | £45,000 | £36,000 – £55,500 | 220 |
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 · 39% of published destinations · ASHE median £47,173
- Business and public service associate professionalsSOC 2020 35 · 14% of published destinations · ASHE median £38,760
- Business, Research and Administrative ProfessionalsSOC 2020 243 · 12% 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: 30; response rate: 55%. 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
89% 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 9.1 out of 10: NSS 87.7% · in work or study 89% · continued 95%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
The University of Sheffield
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 Main Campus
2,964 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 University of Sheffield from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by University of Sheffield; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. 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 University of Sheffield’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 University of Sheffield and gov.uk before you apply.
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