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Economics, Finance and Banking with Foundation Year
- 2 Study options
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
Course summary
Overview
Economics is the study of how societies produce, distribute, and consume goods and services. Finance examines financial systems and how money moves around, including banks, loans and investments.
This BSc (Econ) (Hons) Economics, Finance and Banking with Foundation Year degree equips you to be a finance professional and prepare for a job in the well-paid and fast-moving sectors of banking, finance and risk management with this. You'll learn core economic theory using real, topical data from organisations such as HSBC, Barclays, the Bank of England and the UK Government's annual budget.
In your foundation year, you'll develop the knowledge you need to move on to the first year of BSc (Econ) (Hons) Economics, Finance and Banking. It will bridge the gap to uni, with the knowledge and academic skills you'll need to start.
You can apply this knowledge during an optional paid placement year after your second or third year. Previous students have worked at places like Lloyds Bank, Santander and BMW.
Modules
Course Modules
Foundation year In your foundation year, you'll gain the knowledge you need to move on to the first year of BSc (Econ) (Hons) Economics, Finance and Banking. It will bridge the gap to uni, with the knowledge and academic skills you'll need to start. Throughout the year, you'll learn to critically engage with information, undertake literature reviews, enhance your academic writing, and gain awareness of different types of research. When you successfully complete this year, you'll get a guaranteed place on the first year of the BSc (Econ) (Hons) Economics, Finance and Banking degree. Years 2, 3 and 4 After your first year, you will transfer to BSc (Econ) (Hons) Economics, Finance and Banking. The modules you study in years 2, 3 and 4 (and year 5 if you do a placement year) can be found on the relevant course page.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- Bachelor of Science in Economics (with Honours) • Full-Time • Placement (mandatory) • Integrated foundation year • 5 Years
- Bachelor of Science in Economics (with Honours) • Full-Time • Integrated foundation year • 4 Years
Start dates
Application codes
- Institution code:
- P80
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
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How to apply
Application codes
- Institution code:
- P80
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.
Course optionsEntry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A level
32 tariff points at A level.
T LevelPass (D or E)
UCAS TariffOffer: 32
32 tariff points at A level, or equivalent.
Scottish HigherNot accepted
Access to HE Diploma
Pass the Access to HE Diploma.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
2 GCSEs at Grade E/2 or above to include English and Maths.
Scottish Advanced Higher
32 tariff points.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)PP
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32 UCAS tariff points to include a Higher Level subject.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)PPP
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
32 points to include a Higher Level subject.
Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
32 points to include a Higher Level subject.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)M
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
32 points from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate including 1 A level, plus the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Cambridge Pre-U to include a Principal Subject at M3.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 5.5 | English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 5.5 with no component score below 5.5. |
| PTE Academic | 59 | An overall score of 59 with a minimum of 59 in each skill. |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 72 | 72 with a minimum of 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 20 in Speaking and 17 in Writing. |
| Cambridge English Advanced | Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 162 with no component score less than 162. | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 162 with no component score less than 162. | |
| Trinity ISE | Trinity College Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Level II with a Pass in all 4 components |
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
University of Portsmouth offers are based on a holistic assessment of students' potential including exam results, work experience and personal circumstances. The University aims to foster social mobility and equality of opportunity, particularly for those facing social challenges.
For creative subjects, portfolios and interviews allow applicants to showcase their talent and passion. We recognise locality, personal circumstances and creativity which could lead to a reduced or unconditional offer.
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
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Course optionsFees and funding
Tuition fees
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
Undergraduate fees for 2027 entry will be available shortly.
For more information about fees, go to https://www.port.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/undergraduate-fees-and-student-finance/tuition-fees-living-costs-and-other-study-costs
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