Tuition Fee
GBP 16,700
Per year
Start Date
Medium of studying
Duration
36 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Bachelors
Major
Finance
Area of study
Business and Administration
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
GBP 16,700
Intakes
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
About Program
Program Overview
The University of Winchester's BSc (Hons) Economics and Finance program provides a comprehensive understanding of economics and finance, equipping students with analytical, problem-solving, and data manipulation skills. Through optional modules, students can specialize in areas of interest and prepare for careers in business, finance, and related fields. The program emphasizes independent learning, industry-experienced teaching, and opportunities for real-world experience through an optional placement.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This program provides a broad and deep understanding of economics and finance from the perspectives of businesses, industries, and governments, exploring their impact on individuals and communities. The course aims to:
- Develop your mathematical and statistical skills
- Enhance your ability to analyze data, construct arguments, and solve complex business problems.
- Prepare you for a career in business and finance
- Offer you opportunities to specialize in areas of your interest through optional modules.
- Develop your technical and data manipulation skills to operate in an international and globalized work environment.
- Encourage independent learning through industry-experienced teaching staff
Outline:
Modules:
- Year 1: Principles of Macroeconomics, Principles of Microeconomics, Finance, Discovering Your Subject
- Year 2: Macroeconomic Analysis, Microeconomic Analysis, (Optional) History of Economic Thought / Econometrics, Employment Experience
- Year 3: Monetary and Financial Economics, Development Economics, Financial Risk Management, (Optional) Investments / Behavioural Economics / Digital Finance / Sustainable Economics / Volunteering for Economists / Capstone Project
Structure:
- The program typically involves lectures, seminars, independent learning, and assessment activities.
- You may select optional modules to personalize your learning experience and career aspirations.
- An optional one-year placement is available between the second and third years, offering real-world experience and industry practice.
- The final year allows you to choose from optional modules to further customize your professional acumen and areas of personal interest, including an independent research project.
Assessment:
- Assessment methods may include essays, portfolios, presentations, written exams, and practical performance, depending on the chosen modules.
- The overall balance varies between written exams and coursework depending on chosen optional modules.
- You may encounter practical exams in some modules.
- Timely and appropriate feedback is provided to aid in your academic development and planning.
Teaching:
- Primarily focuses on lectures and seminars.
- Led by industry-experienced teaching staff.
- Provides opportunities to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures in smaller groups.
- Incorporates case studies, business exercises, problem-based learning, and real-time situations into seminar activities.
- Includes guest speaker presentations by industry professionals and academic researchers.
- Encourages collaborative work through individual and group projects.
- Imparts essential skills including communication, computing, critical thinking, self-study, research, and teamwork.
- Promotes independent learning with access to resources and support networks.
- Class sessions typically take place between 9am – 6pm, Monday to Friday.
- Wednesdays afternoons remain free for self-study and student activities.
Careers:
This degree can open doors to exciting career prospects in various fields, including:
- Central banks
- International organizations
- Government
- Commercial/investment banks
- Investment companies
- Education and research
- Industry
Other:
The program places emphasis on developing "confident learners" who can thrive in academic settings and professional environments. You will build confidence and expertise through independent research, problem-solving, and analysis, supported by staff.
UK / Channel Islands /Isle of Man / Republic of Ireland
Year 1
£9,250
Year 2
£9,250
Year 3
£9,250
Total
£27,750
Optional Sandwich Year
£1,850
Total with Sandwich Year
£29,600
International
Year 1
£16,700
Year 2
£16,700
Year 3
£16,700
Total
£50,100
Optional Sandwich Year
£3,340
Total with Sandwich Year
£53,440
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Admission Requirements
Entry Requirements:
UK Students:
- A-Levels: BCC-BBB from 3 A Levels or equivalent grade combinations (e.g. BBB is comparable to ABC in terms of tariff points).
- BTEC/CTEC: DMM from BTEC or Cambridge Technical (CTEC) qualifications.
- International Baccalaureate: To include a minimum of 2 Higher Level certificates at grade H4.
- T Level: Merit in a T Level.
- Other Qualifications: Accept tariff points achieved for many other qualifications, such as the Access to Higher Education Diploma, Scottish Highers, UAL Diploma/Extended Diploma, and WJEC Applied Certificate/Diploma.
- GCSEs: Required in Mathematics and English Language at grade 4 or C, or higher. Functional Skills at level 2 is accepted as an alternative, however Key Skills qualifications are not.
- Mature Students: Offer may be different and any work or life experiences will be considered together with any qualifications held.
International Students:
- Formal English Language Test: Most likely required with the following minimum score:
- IELTS Academic at 5.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in all four components (for year 1 entry).
- Other English Qualifications: IELTS Indicator, Pearson PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced, and TOEFL iBT.
Tuition Fees:
- UK / Channel Islands /Isle of Man / Republic of Ireland:
- Year 1: £9,250
- Year 2: £9,250
- Year 3: £9,250
- Total: £27,750
- International:
- Year 1: £16,700
- Year 2: £16,700
- Year 3: £16,700
- Total: £50,100
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- IELTS Academic: 5.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in all four components (for year 1 entry).
- Other English Qualifications: IELTS Indicator, Pearson PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced, and TOEFL iBT.
- The University offers a variety of scholarship and bursaries to support students financially with the cost of their course.
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