BSc Economics and Finance

Duration

1 year

Awarding Body

University of London

Academic Direction

LSE, UCL, Queen Mary University of London, SOAS University of London and King's College London

Delivery

Full-time/Physical

Intake

March/July/Sep

Programe Overview

The BSc Economics and Finance programme at RIC offers a comprehensive education in both economics and finance, preparing students for diverse career paths in the financial sector. You’ll study units like Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Mathematical Statistics, and Corporate Finance, gaining skills to analyse economic trends and evaluate financial risks. Career options include financial analyst, investment banker, economic consultant, and risk manager, providing graduates with diverse opportunities in finance and beyond.

Who is this Programme for

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Entry Requirements

  • Applicant must hold at least 5 A – C grades at Ordinary Level, and 3 A – E grades at Advanced Level or equivalent
  • This should include Ordinary Level Mathematics grade C or equivalent
  • Mathematics at Advanced Level is recommended, but not compulsory
  • Pass the internal Admission Test and interview

Programe Structure & Course Modules

First Year Course Units

  • EC1002 Introduction to Economics
  • MT1186 Mathematical Methods
    OR MT105A+B Mathematics 1 and 2
  • ST1215 Introduction to Mathematical Statistics
    OR ST104A+B Statistics 1 and 2
  • Introduction to Finance

Second Year Course Units

  • FN2203 Principles of Asset Pricing
  • EC2020 Elements of Econometrics
  • EC2065 Macroeconomics
  • EC2066 Microeconomics

Third Year Course Units

  • FN2191 Principles of Corporate Finance
  • EC3115 Monetary Economics
  • FN3142 Quantitative Finance
  • Any 300-level course from the Recommended optional courses

    Recommended optional courses

     

  • FN3204 Investments and
  • Portfolio Management
  • EM3000 Dissertation
  • IS3167 Management and Innovation in E-business
  • ST3188 Statistical Methods for Market Research

    Graduate entry route comprises 9 full courses (or equivalent)

Career Opportunities

  • Financial analyst/Financial economist
  • Financial risk analyst
  • Economist
  • Market research analyst
  • Actuary
  • Data analyst
  • Investment analyst
  • Economic researcher

*This list is non-exhaustive

FAQ

What is the ranking of the University of London (UoL)?

Since the University of London is a consortium – as association of many Universities, you need to look at the rankings of individual universities if you are looking for the ranking of UoL. The rankings for each of the Universities provide a good measure of the kind of degree you are embarking upon, its recognistion, capabilities of graduates and alumni as well as the up-to-date curriculum etc.

 

If the student has a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised university (acceptable to UoL), one year exemption is given, that is, 3 modules are exempted as follows: 

  • UoL encourages Graduate Entry students to pace themselves when following this route – ideally 3 years (3 modules per year = 9 modules). 
  • A two-year pathway is retained for GE students who pass all four modules in their first year of study and at the first attempt in the May/June assessments. In case a student fails at least one module in their first attempt. the degree gets extended to 3 years. 
 
No exemptions are currently provided for any other professional qualifications other than for a bachelor’s degree in any field.

Changes to the vocational stage of training for solicitors and barristers have been introduced. The following websites should be consulted for updates: The Law Society – https://www.lawsociety.org.uk/career-advice/becoming-a-solicitor/

Solicitors Regulations Authority – https://www.sra.org.uk/

You will find most of the details in the RIC website, the RIC prospectus as well as in the prospectus of the University of London as well:

You need to complete the examinations that will be held by the Sri Lanka Law College. Further information can be found in this Gazette Notification found in the Sri Lanka Law College website. If you need further clarifications, you can contact the Chief Academic Coordinator – LLB at RIC. ([email protected]) 

Sri Lanka Law College – http://www.sllc.ac.lk/