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University of Portsmouth| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSc (Hons) | Full-time, Sandwich | 3 - 4 years | September | - | - |
Overview
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:
You 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.
Course highlights
Accreditation
This course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).
The University of Portsmouth has earned business accreditation from the AACSB in recognition of the outstanding quality of its business and management education. Less than six percent of the world's schools offering business degree programs hold AACSB business accreditation.
Careers and opportunities
The skills you learn on this degree are in high demand in the public and private sectors.
When you complete the course, you'll be prepared for work in areas including commercial and investment banking, tax consultancy and risk management. Through your choice of optional modules during the course, you could also set yourself up for further study and prepare for accountancy exams.
Graduates of this course have gone on to jobs as:
Graduates of this course have gone on to work for companies such as:
You could also choose to continue your studies at postgraduate level, or set up your own business with help and support from the University.
Work placement year
You can boost your employability by taking an optional paid placement year between years 2 and 3 of your degree, or after year 3.
Previous students have had placements in organisations such as:
The average salary for a 12-month paid placement is £19,800 for students in the Faculty of Business and Law. It could be more or less than this amount depending on your placement. You'll only pay a very small percentage of your tuition fee for this year.
You could also set up your own business with support from us.
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112-120 points from 3 A levels, or equivalent.
English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.
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