London Metropolitan University
Economics, Finance and International Business BSc (Hons)
London Metropolitan University

Course modalities offered

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 10 graduates of Economics, Finance and International Business BSc (Hons) and other courses in Economics at London Metropolitan University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Economics.

Overall student satisfaction
82 /100
10 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in CAH15

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Economics at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £28000 £22000 £26000
25-75 percentile range £23000 - £35000 £16000 - £29000 £18500 - £33500


Salary of all UK Graduates of CAH15

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £27386 £26466 £32188
25-75 percentile range £23297 - £32658 £19922 - £34787 £23408 - £43532

Course Description

Why study this course?

Are you an aspiring entrepreneur? Maybe you’re keen to work in finance or business operations? This degree will teach you the ins and outs of business, finance and economics to help you prepare for a successful career in a range of business and finance related roles.

On top of learning key theories and economic issues, you’ll be shown how to use the Bloomberg financial data software system that’s used on trading floors across the globe. We also make sure you have opportunities to learn from and network with industry experts.

More about this course

This Economics, Finance and International Business course is designed to give you a broad but in-depth understanding of business theory and know-how, so you can go on to build an exciting career in a range of business or finance roles.

You’ll study everything from finance and economics, through to business operations, risk management, capital markets, innovation and business strategy.

Along with the support from our lecturers, you’ll learn how to analyse economic and financial data in our Bloomberg room, using the Bloomberg software system that’s widely used on trade floors around the world. You’ll also become familiar with other tools and packages such as Eviews, Stata, SPSS and Business Simulation.

This degree also covers the changing world of business, focusing on the impact of Brexit and other global debates on trade.

Our network with the city of London and other national businesses means you’ll benefit from guest lectures and networking events. These events give you the opportunity to gain invaluable knowledge from experienced business professionals, economists and finance practitioners.

We want you to graduate in the best possible position, so that’s why we give you the option to include a sandwich work-placement year. This opportunity will give you an insight into the working world, help you develop practical skills, network with business professionals and gain hands-on experience to help you secure that dream graduate job after the course.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Economics, Finance and International Business BSc (Hons) at London Metropolitan University

16% Teaching Professionals
14% Elementary occupations
11% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
10% Managers, directors and senior officials
7% Sales occupations
5% Welfare Professionals
5% Welfare and housing associate professionals
5% Customer service occupations
5% Sports and fitness occupations
2% Business and public service associate professionals

You’ll be assessed through essays, group work, case studies, individual presentations, coursework, mini-projects, group reports, seen and unseen exams, as well as a dissertation in your final year.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Economics

Qualification requirements

Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Economics, Finance and International Business, BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Economics, Finance and International Business BSc (Hons)

England UK £2310
Northern Ireland £2310
Scotland £2310
Wales £2310
EU £4400
International £4400
Channel Islands £4400
Ireland £4400

Additional fee information

Please note, in addition to the tuition fee there may be additional costs for things such as equipment, materials, printing, textbooks, trips or professional body fees. Additionally, there may be other activities that are not formally part of your course and not required to complete your course, but which you may find helpful (for example, optional field trips). The costs of these are additional to your tuition fee and the fees set out above and will be notified when the activity is being arranged.

Average student cost of living in London

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

University Rankings

Positions of London Metropolitan University in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of London Metropolitan University in related subject specific rankings.

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #76 
    Economics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

See all 13 university rankings of London Metropolitan University

About London Metropolitan University

Founded in 1848, London Metropolitan University is located in the urban setting of North London. LMU is just a 40-minute walk to Camden Town or a 20-minute tube ride from central London. Some of the benefits that students can expect when choosing LMU include a variety of residence halls at distinct price points, reputable career guidance services, and orientation services for recently-arrived international students. This institution has a selective admissions standard, so it’s recommended to prepare for your interview well in advance.

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Student composition of London Metropolitan University

undergraduates:
9920
postgraduates:
1440
Total:
11360
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Where is this programme taught

Holloway
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