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Banking and Finance BSc (Econ)

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Banking and Finance BSc (Econ)

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    Key Information

    • Study Level:

      Bachelor

    • Duration:

      3 Years

    • Study Mode:

      Full Time

    • Start Date:

      01 September 2019

    • Tuition Fees EU/EEA:

      £ 9,000 Per Year

      These fees apply to students from the EU/EEA

    • Tuition Fees International :

      £ 17,650

      These fees apply to students from outside the EU/EEA

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    Cardiff University

    Cardiff University opened in 1883, and received its royal charter only a year later. At the time, it was called the University College of South Wales and Monmouthshire, and had just over 150 students, full and part-time. The name was changed to University College, Cardiff in 1972, and then to Cardiff University in 1999, 11 […]

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    Course Summary

    Cardiff University’s BSc (Econ) in Banking and Finance is perfect for anyone who plans to make a career in the financial services or banking industries. It will teach you how the financial and monetary sectors operate, and give you the specialised economic skills you need to found a rewarding career.

    You will learn how economics apply to banking and finance, and especially to the world of international finance. You’ll experience simulated financial trading and learn to apply the principles of both macroeconomics and microeconomics to various financial structures.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    Course Outline

    This course is typically delivered over 3 years at full time.

    Year 1:

    This year will provide a basis in economics, accounting and the maths that will help you understand the remainder of the course. In addition, you will select 2-3 elective modules.

    Core Modules:

    • Microeconomics
    • Macroeconomics
    • Introduction to Accounting
    • Applied Stats and Maths in Econ and Business

    Elective Modules:

    • Legal Studies
    • Introduction to Management and Organisation
    • Fundamentals of Finance
    • Economic History
    • Contemporary Economic Issues 

    Year 2:

    In year second year you will have 4 substantial core modules and can select 2 electives as well.

    Core Modules:

    • Money Banking and Finance
    • Microeconomic Theory
    • Macroeconomic Theory
    • Introductory Econometrics

    Elective Modules:

    • State, Business and the British Economy in the Twentieth Century
    • Performance and Financial Management
    • Managerial Economics
    • Law of Commerce, Banking and Investment
    • Financial Markets and Institutions
    • Economics of the EU
    • Corporate Financial Management
    • British Economy

    Year 3 (Professional Placement):

    This year features 3 core modules as well as 2-3 electives.

    Core Modules:

    • International Finance
    • Financial Economics
    • Economics of Banking

    Elective Modules:

    • The Economics of Development
    • Social Welfare
    • Security Analysis and Portfolio Management
    • Labour Economics
    • International Trade
    • International Economic History
    • Industrial Economics
    • Financial Derivatives
    • Ethics and Morality of Business
    • Econometrics
    • Corporate Reporting and Finance

    Learning And Teaching

    Cardiff’s Economics faculty is internationally recognized as exceptional, and their teaching methods are heavily research-led. You will be provided with cutting edge analytical tools and the support and resources you need to thrive in this competitive environment. You’ll also develop the research and analysis skills required to define your specialty and intended career path.

    Career Possibilities

    More than 92% of the Cardiff Economics graduates who sought work in 2016 found rewarding careers within 6 months. This program gives you a wide range of transferrable skills and the specialist economic knowledge you’ll need to found a career in banking, accountancy or finance.

    Entry Credit

    Entry Requirements for UK and EU-nationals

    This BSc program typically requires applicants to have achieved 3 A levels at AAB in any subjects other than ‘General Studies’.

    Other accreditations are accepted, at an equivalent level. This would include an International Baccalaureate at 35-32, for example.

    Entry Requirements for overseas (non-EU) students                         

    International students must be fluent in written and spoken English. This can be demonstrated by an excellent IELTS score or any of a range of tests listed here.

    International students must also have earned a qualification that is the equivalent of that required for UK and EU students.

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