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BSc Econ (Hons) Economics, Finance and Banking

University of Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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Course 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.

General Eligibility

UCAS points – 120–128 points from 3 A levels or equivalent

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Core modules in this year include:

  • Introduction to Finance, Accounting and Banking

  • Issues in Economics

  • Macroeconomics

  • Mathematics for Economics

  • Microeconomics

  • Statistics for Economics

  • Personal Development Planning for Economists (no credit assigned)

2 Year 2

Core modules in this year include:

  • Data and Research Methods for Economics

  • Corporate Financial Management

  • Intermediate Economics

  • Economics of Money, Banking and Financial Markets

  • Psychology and Altruism in Economics and Finance

  • Personal Development Planning for Economists (no credit assigned)

Optional modules in this year include:

  • Econometric Methods

  • Managerial and Decision Economics

  • International Economics

  • Behavioural Economics and Game Theory

  • Investment Analysis

3 Year 3

Core modules in this year include:

  • Economics Research Project

  • Financial Economics

  • International Banking and Financial Instruments

  • Personal Development Planning for Economists

Optional modules in this year include:

  • Public Policies and Labour Markets

  • Crime, Conflict and Terrorism

  • Econometric Analysis

  • Development Economics

  • Advanced Corporate Financial Management

  • Behavioural Finance and the Psychology of Investment

  • Market Economics and Business Strategy

  • Advanced Economics

  • Energy and Environmental Economics

  • Economics and Finance of Sport

Language Requirement

The IELTS score for international applicants is 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).

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