Economics, Banking and Finance
UCAS Code: L11N
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
We welcome applications from students who are completing an Access to Higher Education Diploma. We normally look for applicants to have studied a course that is in a similar subject and offers are usually made in line with our published tariff point range.
UCAS Tariff
A GCSE A*-C or 9-4 pass in English Language and Mathematics is required.
About this course
- Gain a rigorous understanding of economics, banking and finance practices, ensuring you are equipped to make an immediate impact in national and global businesses
- Benefit from the expertise and resources that exist within both the University of Winchester Business School and the new Department of Digital Futures
- Develop some of the most in-demand skills in the global and digital economies such as data-analysis proficiency, risk management and cyber security
- Practical application of economic principles and theory are at the heart of the course
- No previous study of economics is required — all are encouraged to apply
New Open Banking rules, developments in financial technology and data analytics are just a few of the exciting changes that are shaking up the banking and finance industries. Our modern and highly relevant programmes offer you all the career opportunities of a degree in Banking and Finance within the solid context of an Economics degree framework.
The modern business world increasingly requires an ability to understand the driving principles of economics and financial operations. This BSc degree provides you with the opportunity to develop your knowledge, understanding, technical skills and confidence to operate successfully in an international and globalised work environment.
The three-year course focuses on three core areas of economics, banking and finance – macroeconomics, microeconomics and applied economics – as well as study in relevant areas of business and financial management.
Real-world and practical application of economic theory are at the heart of our career-focused degree programme. You develop quantitative and data analysis proficiency, honing your problem-solving skills
Built upon the United Nation’s Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) initiative, the programme is driven to enhance the key values for achieving sustainability. It is delivered by our research-active and expert team in economics, accounting and finance together with complementary expertise from the banking sector.
As a valued member of the department, you benefit from the excellent learning opportunities and resources that exist within the award-winning Winchester Business School. You also collaborate with the new Department of Digital Futures where you will be able to use banking simulation software for real-life learning.
Year 1 of the programme offers you an introduction to the world of business, finance and banking and also gives you the opportunity to develop your academic and professional skills.
In Year 2, you study specialist areas within banking and financial services, Research Methods, Macro- and Microeconomics Analysis and Econometrics or Finance.
In your final year, you are able to choose from a wide range of options in subjects that interest you. This may include Investment Trading, Financial Risk Management, Fin Tech, Ethics and specialist Banking modules.
A distinctive feature of the course is the optional salaried work-placement year, where you can develop your understanding of banking and finance, enhance your CV and improve your employment prospects. A number of major financial services companies such as Aviva, Barclays, Capita Group, HSBC, Lloyds, and Zurich have offices in Hampshire.
Economics, Banking and Finance are a winning combination. Our courses provide you with the knowledge, understanding and confidence to enter well-paid, international careers. All three disciplines encourage you to develop skills such as problem-solving, rigorous argument and effective communication, which are in great demand in many employment sectors.
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University of Winchester
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What students say
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How do students rate their degree experience?
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Who studies this subject and how do they get on?
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Finance
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What are graduates doing after six months?
This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.
Top job areas of graduates
This is a degree in demand, as business increasingly needs workers who can examine and explain complex data. And yet the number of economics graduates fell by nearly 10% last year, which means demand is even greater. As so many economic grads go into banking and finance, it's not surprising that over half of all 2015's economics graduates who did go into work were working in London. And don't think it's just the finance industry that's interested in these graduates - there's a significant number who enter the IT industry to work with data as analysts and consultants. It's quite common for economics graduates to go into jobs such as accountancy and management consultancy which may require you to take more training and gain professional qualifications - so don’t assume you won’t have to take any more exams once you leave uni. And the incentive to take them, of course, is better pay, which will be on top of an already healthy average starting salary of over £30,000 for graduates working in the capital.
Finance
What are graduates doing after six months?
This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.
Top job areas of graduates
Over 2,000 students graduated with a degree in finance in 2015, and a sign of the strength of the finance industry, numbers are on the up. Over half of finance graduates go into the finance industry, with accountancy and financial advice roles particularly popular. It's also quite common for finance graduates to go into jobs which require you to take more training and gain professional qualifications — finance graduates who take further study are more likely to be studying accountancy than finance. About a third of graduates start their careers in London - but Glasgow, Manchester and Birmingham are other popular locations for finance graduates to work.
Finance
What are graduates doing after six months?
This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.
Top job areas of graduates
Over 2,000 students graduated with a degree in finance in 2015, and a sign of the strength of the finance industry, numbers are on the up. Over half of finance graduates go into the finance industry, with accountancy and financial advice roles particularly popular. It's also quite common for finance graduates to go into jobs which require you to take more training and gain professional qualifications — finance graduates who take further study are more likely to be studying accountancy than finance. About a third of graduates start their careers in London - but Glasgow, Manchester and Birmingham are other popular locations for finance graduates to work.
What about your long term prospects?
Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.
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Business and management
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