BSc (Hons) Financial Economics
Welcome to Financial Economics!
School of Policy & Global Affairs
Last updated: 28th September 2026 2:39pm
During Welcome Week we will have a series of live events and activities for you to attend. These events will be held across campus.
Over the course of the week you will get the opportunity to meet your Personal Tutor, lecturers and fellow students and ask any questions you may have. You will also have the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of what your programme looks like and what to expect during this academic term.
If you have any queries or questions then please email Economics.ug@city.ac.uk
Monday, 28th September
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9:00am – 5:00pm
Freshers Fair (Clerkenwell Campus)
Location
Northampton Square
Optional session
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10:00am – 12:00pm
Treasure Hunt - All UG Economics Programmes
Activity details
Explore the campus, solve clues and complete challenges with your classmates. This interactive activity will help you find key university facilities, meet other Economics students and feel confident navigating the campus.
Location
Room DLG02 and DLG03, Rhind building
Tait Building [C], Northampton Square , EC1V 0HB , London
Mandatory session
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10:00am – 4:00pm
Campus Tours
Activity details
Join a Campus Tour to familiarise yourself around the campus. Tours are available every 20 minutes from 10am – 4pm from Tuesday to Friday.
Location
Level 1 Walkway, University Building
Optional session
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12:00pm – 1:00pm
Welcome to Economics: Studying Economics and Expectations BSc Economics and BSc Financial Economics
Activity details
Welcome to Economics: Studying Economics and Expectations BSc Economics and BSc Financial Economics
Location
Room A130, College Building
Mandatory session
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1:00pm – 2:00pm
BREAK
Activity details
Take a break, have something to eat and connect informally with your new classmates before the afternoon activities begin.
Optional session
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2:00pm – 4:00pm
GROUP B: Be an Economic Consultant: poster presentation BSc Financial Economics, BSc Economics with Accounting, BA Economics
Activity Details
Step into the role of an economic consultant and work with your team on a real-world economic challenge. You will analyse the problem, develop practical recommendations and present your ideas through a poster. No previous experience is required.
Location
ELG02, ELG03, ELG04, ELG05, ELG08, ELG11, and EM01 Dysdale building
Mandatory session
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4:00pm – 5:00pm
Welcome to International Students
Activity details
A dedicated welcome session for international students covering university life in the UK, academic expectations and the support available to you. Meet other international students and ask questions about settling into your studies and life in London.
Location
Room H301 (Poynton), Centenary building
Mandatory session
Wednesday, 30th September
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10:00am – 12:00pm
GROUP B: Trade Game BSc Financial Economics, BA Economics, and BSc Business Economics
Activity details
Experience international trade in action through a fast-paced team simulation. Negotiate, exchange resources and compete with other groups while discovering how differences in resources, bargaining power and information shape the global economy.
Location
ELG02, ELG03, ELG05, ELG08, EM01, Dysdale building.
Mandatory session
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11:00am – 3:00pm
Sports In The Square
Meet the sports team and find out about the opportunities to get involved in Sport here at City St George's - Find out all team trials dates, how to book onto our GetActive taster sessions and how to register to represent the university in your chosen discipline.
Location
Northampton Square
Optional session
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1:00pm – 2:00pm
Group A: Career Services
Activity details
Discover how the Careers Service can support you throughout your degree. Explore internships, part-time work, placements, graduate careers and the skills employers value, and learn how to start building your professional profile from your first year.
Location
H301 (Poynton), Centenary building
Mandatory session
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1:00pm – 2:00pm
Group B: Artificial Intelligence Literacy and Ethics
Activity details
Explore how artificial intelligence is transforming undergraduate study, professional practice and society. In this interactive Duologue session, you will work with students and facilitators to examine how generative AI can support learning, research and problem-solving while recognising its limitations.
Through practical examples and discussion, you will consider academic integrity, bias, privacy, transparency, responsible use and the importance of maintaining your own critical judgement. You will leave with practical principles for using AI confidently, ethically and effectively throughout your undergraduate studies.
Location
Room H201 (Oakden), Centenary building
Mandatory session
Thursday, 1st October
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10:00am – 11:00am
Group B: Support structure: Academic Support System Professional Services Support Student Welfare
Activity Details
Meet the people and services available to support you throughout your degree. Learn where to go for academic guidance, administrative help, wellbeing support and advice when challenges arise, so that you can access the right help quickly and confidently.
Location
Online
Mandatory session
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11:00am – 12:00pm
Group B– University Success Programme
Activity Details
An introduction to successful study practices and university life, co-created with current students who understand the challenges and obstacles first-year students are likely to encounter and share strategies for overcoming them.
Location
Online
Mandatory session
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11:00am – 2:00pm
Big Hello from Student Support Services
Activity Details
Join teams from City St George's, the Students' Union and external providers to find out how they can support your learning, health, wellbeing, career and more. This is an opportunity for students to come and meet the teams, play some games, get some freebies and make friends! A quiet hour will run from 11am-12pm. Please drop by anytime from 11am to 2pm.
Location
The Great Hall
Great Hall, College Building , EC1V 0HB , London
Optional session
Friday, 2nd October
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10:00am – 12:00pm
SPGA Meet and Greet
Location
The Great Hall
Great Hall, College Building , EC1V 0HB , London
Mandatory session
As part of your induction all students should complete the following essential modules (IT activation is required):
Once you have activated your IT account, you should receive an invite to complete these within the following week. If you have already done this, then you are not required to do so again, but referring to the modules in the future is always a good idea to refresh your knowledge.
If you have activated your IT account, but are unable to access the training, please report an incident with the IT Service Desk.