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Economics, Finance and Banking BSc

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Economics, Finance and Banking BSc

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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:

      £ 9,250 Per Year

      These fees apply to students from the EU/EEA

    • Tuition Fees International :

      £ 13,900

      These fees apply to students from outside the EU/EEA

    institution

    University of Portsmouth

    The University of Portsmouth began 100 years ago as a Municipal College and public library in the Park Building in Portsmouth, Hampshire. In the early post war years they added an expanded Arts and Humanities curriculum. The college changed its name to Portsmouth Polytechnic in 1969. They received full University status and the Royal Charter […]

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    Course Summary

    The University of Portsmouth is ranked among the top 15 UK institutions for Economics (Guardian University Guide 2018). Portsmouth’s BSc in Economics, Finance and Banking is the perfect choice for students who want to understand the banking industry in depth, and truly get a feel for how financial markets operate. This program will ensure that you get a solid grounding in economic theory as well as a practical, results-oriented understanding of the finance and banking industries.

    During this 3 year program, you’ll learn directly from researchers who are changing the way economics and finance are understood. You’ll understand how economics can direct banking and financial planning and decision making, and gain practical experience with industry standard econometric software packages.

    You’ll earn a Bloomberg certification by the time you graduate, letting employers know that you can correctly analyse market movements in real time and make rapid investment decisions using the Bloomberg Suite trading platform.

    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

    Each year consists of 120 credits worth of required and optional modules. The required modules form the core curriculum studied by every student, and you may select your own specialty by choosing appropriate options.

    Year 1 Required Modules:

    • Issues in Finance and Banking
    • Macroeconomics
    • Mathematics for Economics
    • Microeconomics
    • Statistics for Economics

    Year 1 Optional Modules: (none)

    Year 2 Required Modules:

    • Econometric Methods
    • Economics of Money, Banking and Financial Markets
    • Intermediate Macroeconomics
    • Intermediate Microeconomics
    • Quantitative and Research Methods for Economics

    Year 2 Optional Modules:

    • International Economics
    • Managerial and Decision Economics
    • Behavioural Economics and Game Theory
    • Corporate Financial Management
    • Foreign Language
    • Study Abroad (year long)

    Placement Year: (optional)

    Year 3 Required Modules:

    • Applied Economics: Empirical Research
    • Applied Economics: Research Review and Design
    • Financial Economics
    • International Banking and Financial Instruments

    Year 3 Optional Modules:

    • Advanced Corporate Financial Management
    • Advanced Topics in Economics
    • Behavioural Finance and the Psychology of Investment
    • Development Economics
    • Econometric Analysis
    • Industrial Organisation and Competition Policy
    • Labour Economics
    • Public Sector Economics

    Learning & Teaching

    You’ll experience a wide range of teaching techniques as you explore the different modules on offer. These will include standard lectures and seminar sessions, but will also include module-specific practical and technology sessions, interactive tutorials and many different skills workshops.

    In addition, the Academic Skills Unit offers a wide range of extracurricular support on areas like academic writing, time management, note taking, presentation skills, revision skills and exam taking techniques.

    Career Possiblities

    The skills you learn in this BSc program will prepare you to work in risk management, tax consultancy or either commercial or investment banking. Recent graduates have found roles as Financial Analysts, Account Managers, Traders, Econometricians and Purchasing Officers at organisations like Barclays, JP Morgan and Merrill Lynch.

    If you are eligible to work in the UK, the Careers and Employability Service can help you secure work experience, internships and volunteering opportunities.

    Entry Credit

    Successful completion will result in a 3 year BSc degree or a 4 year BSc with work experience.

    Applicants must typically have achieved 1 year of HE study with at least 112 first year credits. 3 A levels are also required. Other qualifications may be accepted, however.  

    All classes are taught in English, and international students will be required to achieve an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with no section scoring less than 5.5. Other tests can also be accepted, at similar levels of achievement.

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