Financial Economics

About this course

Financial economics sits at the intersection of two of the most analytically demanding social sciences, combining the rigorous study of economic principles with a focused engagement with financial markets, instruments, and institutions. It examines how financial assets are priced, how capital markets function, how exchange rates and interest rates are determined, and how financial decisions are made by individuals, firms, and governments. By grounding financial analysis in economic theory, it gives you a deeper and more transferable understanding of how money and markets work than finance alone typically provides. At the University of Westminster this three-year full-time programme introduces you to financial economics while giving you a solid foundation in general economic concepts, principles, and quantitative methods. You will study the behaviour of financial markets, including equit

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 75% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 25% of graduatescards →
• 52 / 100Finance Professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 25% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Sales occupations · 10% of graduatescards →
• 30 / 100Managers, directors and senior officials · 10% of graduatescards →

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