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The award
BSc(Econ)
How long you will study
4 Years
Domestic course fees
GBP 9000 per year
How you will study
full-time, sandwich
Course starts
September
International course fees
GBP 19700 per year
Learn from the best
Benefit from the expertise and support of research-active staff in a School ranked 1st for research impact.
New generation thinkers
Delve into contemporary stock market influences including technology, regulation and policy.
State of the art trading room
Prepare yourself for trading and risk management in a controlled environment equipped with Investor Simulations, TRETS and Bloomberg.
Placement year
Gain industry experience in your area of choice; develop the skills, and connections to accelerate your career.
Marked for excellence
Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
The Banking and Finance degree course is of particular interest to those wishing to enter the financial sector. It will provide you with the opportunity to acquire specialist economic knowledge of the operation of the monetary and financial sectors.
In addition to providing you with training relevant to the practice of banking and other financial careers, it also provides exemptions from certain examinations of the Chartered Institute of Bankers. The programme will provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge, both theoretical and practical, through the professional placement year, to take on responsible positions early in a variety of careers in various sectors of banking and finance.
Learn More About This Course
There is more information about this course available on the Cardiff University website
A Levels
AAB-ABB
Extended/International Project Qualification: Applicants with grade A in the EPQ/IPQ will typically receive an offer one grade lower than the standard A level offer. Please note that any subject specific requirements must still be met.
English requirements
Grade C or grade 4 in GCSE English Language.
At least 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each subskill.
At least 90 overall with minimum scores of 17 for writing, 17 for listening, 18 for reading and 20 for speaking.
At least 62 overall with a minimum of 59 in all communicative skills.
II: at least two Distinctions and two Merits. III: at least a Pass in all components.
Please visit our English Language requirements page for more information on our other accepted language qualifications.
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