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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
Main Site
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
SEP-25
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
Course overview
Learn about the constantly evolving financial sector, within the wider, more philosophical, context of economics. Discover how financial markets work, the psychology behind finance, and how companies get funding.
Explore modern and traditional economics and their application to organisations, as you learn about financial markets and economic theory. Look at how economists think, analyse, and solve problems.
Discover how to predict personal finances, organisational and national budgets. You'll also discover how every decision matters, from political problems to business operations and our lifestyle choices.
As you work on solving problems and thinking critically, improve your quantitative and data analysis skills. Practise how to explain your findings and conclusions clearly, which is an important skill to have in business.
Explore ways of addressing real-world problems from a financial, ethical and economic perspective. Learn to be an independent thinker, communicate well and solve problems effectively.
Prepare yourself for a career in banking, insurance, pension funds, investment and unit trusts, stock brokerage, or financial advisory.
Improve your CV by participating in industry placements, studying abroad, or doing internships. Try out the latest online bite-sized digital experiences to gain more experience.
These activities will all support you in your career preparation.
Professional accreditations
We don’t deliver a finance program tailored to any one professional body, because we offer a course with flexible pathways providing you with greater versatility in your professional choices.
Your future career
Equip yourself with a wide range of commercial and analytical skills and expertise needed to develop a successful career in the finance and economics sector on this versatile course. Over 95% of students go on to work or further study (Graduate Outcomes, 2018-20).
Possible roles of employment include:
- Securities agent
- Data analyst
- Auditor
- Actuary
- Policy analyst
- Financial analyst
Join graduates who have gone on to work in a variety of roles at organisations such as Citibank, UCAS and Mercer & Hole.
This relevant, modern course will ensure you have the skills and knowledge to work for both local and international organisations. Enhance your work-related skills such as teamworking, analytical thinking and presenting information then put them into practice, and boost your CV.
Application deadline
29 January
Tuition fees
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University information
University of Hertfordshire
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University League Table
84th
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Campus address
University of Hertfordshire, College Lane, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 9AB, England
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
61st out of 103 4
56th out of 79 7
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Entry standards
/ Max 227110 49%77th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10055.0 55%77th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.27 82%20th
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Entry standards
/ Max 227111 49%57th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10057.0 57%68th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.62 91%1st
