Course options
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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
University of Wolverhampton
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
JAN
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
The distinctive BSc (Hons) Economics and Finance course is designed to provide you with a strong background in economic principles as well as knowledge of the financial foundations of firms, financial markets and institutions with an international perspective.
Why choose this course?
The distinctive BSc (Hons) Economics and Finance course is designed to provide you with a strong background in economic principles as well as knowledge of the financial foundations of firms, financial markets and institutions with an international perspective.
As part of your study of economics and finance you will develop skills in the organisation and analysis of statistical data, the interpretation of economic issues and the communication of economic and financial concepts.
The practical activities aim to equip you with a holistic understanding of how an organisation functions, with specific emphasis on key issues such as how organisations are financially structured and how they manage the cash flows.
What happens on the course?
You will study a wide range of economics and finance modules, with a mix of lectures, seminars and workshops. There will be opportunities to do group work, to learn from industry experts as well as from analysts with a high standard of research achievement.
The course’s modules employ a variety of assessment methods, including report writing, essays, portfolios, posters, presentations, in-class tests, time-constrained assignments, and a final research project.
You will gain the analytical, quantitative, computing, presentation and other transferable skills required to work in the financial sector, including banks, insurance companies, pension funds, investment and unit trusts, and financial advisory work as well as other industries in both the private and public sectors. Also, the programme will provide an excellent foundation for postgraduate study in finance and economics.
Our purpose-built Business School, the Lord Swraj Paul Building, sits at the heart of the University's City Campus - Molineux, right next to Wolverhampton Wanderers' Molineux Stadium. The six storey centre is home to an executive education suite, innovative teaching and learning spaces, an IT suite, consulting rooms and a central social space and cafe.
Tuition fees
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£ 15,995per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
Entry requirements
University information
University of Wolverhampton
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University League Table
109th
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Campus address
University of Wolverhampton, Wulfruna Street, Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, WV1 1LY, United Kingdom
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Subject ranking
80th out of 102 15
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Entry standards
/ Max 23389 38%101st
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10053.0 53%82nd
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.23 81%29th
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