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Economics, Finance and Banking BSc (Econ) (Hons)

University of Portsmouth

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    London Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary


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

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 17,200per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Portsmouth

University of Portsmouth

University of Portsmouth

  • University League Table

    49th

  • Campus address

    University of Portsmouth, University House, Winston Churchill Avenue, Portsmouth, Portsmouth, PO1 2UP, England

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Over 5,700 of the university's 24,000 students come from 150 countries around the world.
The University of Portsmouth Global team is dedicated to supporting international students from enquiry, through application and arrival, to graduation.
Brand new sports facilities at the Ravelin sports centre, including an 8-lane swimming pool, 175-station gym, climbing wall and ski simulator.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Accounting & Finance

    43rd out of 103 2

    46th out of 79 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    117 52%

    58th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    60.0 60%

    67th

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.25 81%

    26th

    7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    124 55%

    39th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    72.0 72%

    55th

    19

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.11 78%

    23rd

    11

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