Economics, Finance and Banking BSc (Econ) (Hons)
University of Portsmouth
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Bachelor of Science in Economics (with Honours) - BSc Econ H

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University of Portsmouth London

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Bachelor of Science in Economics (with Honours) - BSc Econ H

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University of Portsmouth London

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FEB-26

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Bachelor of Science in Economics (with Honours) - BSc Econ H

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University of Portsmouth London

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Science in Economics (with Honours) - BSc Econ H

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University of Portsmouth London

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Science in Economics (with Honours) - BSc Econ H

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University of Portsmouth London

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MAY-26

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3 Years

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**Overview**There are few better places to start a career in economics, banking and finance than London, one of the worlds most international and well-connected financial centres. Build key economic skills and knowledge from this hub of global business on our BSc (Hons) Economics, Finance and Banking degree.Youll discover the inner workings of international trade and economic markets, how money moves around the world and its channelling through banking, loans and investments.Drawing on actual ...Read more


Overview

There are few better places to start a career in economics, banking and finance than London, one of the world's most international and well-connected financial centres. Build key economic skills and knowledge from this hub of global business on our BSc (Hons) Economics, Finance and Banking degree.You'll discover the inner workings of international trade and economic markets, how money moves around the world and its channelling through banking, loans and investments.Drawing on actual topical data from multinational corporations with ties to London - including Barclays, HSBC and the Bank of England - you'll learn to apply economic theory to real-world practice as an economist.You'll also delve into the ways financial systems work, covering topics such as monetary policy and financial regulation, portfolio management and stock selection, and behavioural finance and investment psychology.Once you graduate, you'll have the insight and expertise you need to succeed in this exciting and lucrative sector, across a wide range of economic, financial and banking careers.- Study economics, finance and banking in London, one of the world's major financial hubs- Work with real business data from the UK Government's annual budget, the Bank of England, and some of the largest global banking and financial services organisations- Use the same software (EViews and STATA) and the same financial databases (Eikon and S&P Global IQ) as professional economists in our purpose-built, tech-rich learning spaces- Build industry connections by attending networking events and presentations alongside London-based business leaders- Learn from expert academics with close links to organisations such as the Bank of England and the Office for National Statistics- Widen your perspective on international economics by spending a year on a work placement in the financial and business sector


Careers and opportunities

You'll graduate from this BSc (Hons) Economics, Finance and Banking degree with sought-after skills you can use across the public and private sectors, in areas such as accounting, commercial and investment banking, tax consultancy and risk management. You could also progress on to postgraduate study in an economics or finance-related area, or choose to set up your own business.


Graduates of this course from the University of Portsmouth have gone on to roles including:

- banker- business analyst- project manager- associate financial data analyst- account analyst- trainee accountant- quantitative researcher - machine learning/ AI- treasury solutions executive- financial recruitment

WUSCA ranking:
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48/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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43rd
CUG Ranking
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49th
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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BBC - BBB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

UCAS Tariff:

112 - 120 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

29 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H3,H3,H3,H3,H4 - H3,H3,H3,H3,H3 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDM - DMM Grades / Points required

T Level:

M Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

112-120 points from 3 A levels.

112-120 Tariff points.

112-120 points from 3 A levels, or equivalent.

112-122 Tariff points from the Access to HE Diploma.

Cambridge Pre-U score of 54-56.

29 points from the IB Diploma. 655/754 at Higher Level - 29 points from the IB Diploma. 664 at Higher Level.

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Acceptable when combined with other qualifications.

Acceptable when combined with other qualifications.

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112-120 points from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate including 2 A levels, plus the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate.

Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£17,200 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£17,200 per year

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Students from International

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£17200 Per year

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