University of Portsmouth, the United Kingdom
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 | find out | find out |
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.
With this degree you'll learn all the core economic theory you need to be an economist, 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:
After your second year you can apply this knowledge on an optional paid placement. Previous students have worked at places like Lloyds Bank, Santander and BMW.
Course Highlights
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 such as commercial and investment banking, tax consultancy and risk management. Through your choice of optional modules it's also possible to lay a good foundation for further study for accountancy exams through this degree.
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.
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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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