Prepare for a career in the well-paid and fast-moving sectors of banking, finance and risk management with this BSc Economics, Finance and Banking degree.Economics is the study of how societies produce, distribute, and consume goods and services. Finance examines financial systems and how money moves around, including banks, loans and investments.This degree equips you to be a finance professional. You'll learn core economic theory using real, topical data from organisations such as HSBC, Barclays, the Bank of England and the UK Government's annual budget. You'll also learn how finance systems work, including:futures, forwards, swaps, and options marketsmonetary policy and financial regulationportfolio management and stock selectioncontemporary issues in finance and bankingbehavioural finance and the psychology of investmentYou can apply this knowledge during an optional paid placement year after your second or third year. Previous students have worked at places like Lloyds Bank, Santander and BMW.4 years sandwich with work placement available.