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Economics and Finance with Placement Year

University of Derby

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University of Derby
UCAS CODE: L1PY

Course options

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

BSc Hons Economics and Finance with Placement Year Skills in applied economic and financial analysis are valued by employers worldwide This topical degree equips you to solve complex problems within financial institutions and business organisations Why choose this course BSc Hons Economics and Finance with Placement Year helps you become proficient in undertaking research and analysis handling complex financial data sources diagnosing problems and taking the highlevel decisions expected of an applied economist This degree is accredited by the Chartered Institution for Securities and Investment CISI the largest and most widely respected professional body for the securities and investment profession in the UKIs this course for you If you want to raise your professional profile BSc Hons Economics and Finance with Placement Year brings you into close contact with leading employers They provide realworld case studies practical scenarios guest lectures and consultancy projects to enhance the currency of your studies How you will learn We use a compelling combination of lectures problemsolving seminars group work case study analysis and computer lab work Practical scenarios will be at the heart of your learning from tracking your own portfolio of investments and taking part in trading challenge competitions to analysing uptotheminute information in our Financial Markets LabBoost your employability with a placement yearYoull have the opportunity to take a placement year to put the skills youve learned into practice in a realworld environment Well support you to find your placement and throughout your year in industry Placements allow you to gain valuable experience to add to your CV make industry contacts and help you to narrow down what kind of role you may be interested in after graduation Professionally accredited This course is accredited by leading professional bodies the Chartered Management Institute CMI and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants CIMA meaning the course is mapped against the skills employers are looking for and provides you with additional awards andor exemptions towards professional body membershipsCareers and employability There is a consistent demand for Economics and Finance graduates so this degree helps you pursue fulfilling career avenues Your knowhow will be valued across the public private and voluntary sectors worldwide Alongside roles in international business consultancy and finance you could secure opportunities in government departments development agencies and notforprofit organisations

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Tuition fees

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£ 16,900per year

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University information

University of Derby

University of Derby

  • University League Table

    71st

  • Campus address

    Main Site, Kedleston Road, Derby, Derby, DE22 1GB, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Accounting & Finance

    74th out of 104 10

    52nd out of 76 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 209
    99 47%

    71st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    47.0 47%

    87th

    21

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.32 83%

    26th

    10

  • Entry standards

    / Max 223
    96 43%

    61st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    n/a

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.36 84%

    5th

    21

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