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University of PortsmouthThe award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
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BSc(Econ) | Full-time | 3 years | September, February, May | find out | find out |
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.
Course highlights
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.
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