Financial Economics and Banking BSc (Hons)

Gain expertise in economics, econometrics and financial systems, to prepare yourself for roles in corporate and investment banking, financial management or economic policy.

On the course, you’ll have the chance to:

• Complete practical exercises such as case studies and banking or trading simulations.
• Perform real workplace tasks using industry-standard technology.
• Take part in work experience and trips to companies and financial firms (subject to availability and requirements.

A level	BBB
GCSE	Minimum 5 GCSEs at A*-C including English Language and Mathematics
BTEC	DDM
IB Diploma	27 points

IELTS: 6.0 overall (or an equivalent language test), with no component below 5.5. If you don't meet the English language requirements, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.

This course will provide you with a solid foundation to enter the banking sector, or work as an economist or financial advisor in the public, private or third sectors.

You may even wish to pursue self-employment, which our Talent Team can assist with.

On successful completion of the course, you will be able to:

• Apply economic and financial theories and concepts to discuss, formulate and evaluate macroeconomic and microeconomic policies, both at national and international level.
• Synthesise, interpret and communicate information from a range of sources.
• Identify and apply appropriate quantitative and qualitative methods for the interpretation of economic and financial data and present them to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.
• Analyse and model data through the use of a computer package and communicate results for decision-making purposes.