BSc Economics, Finance and Banking

This Bachelor of Science (Economics) Honours degree in Economics, Finance and Banking is taught at the University of Portsmouth's London campus in Walthamstow. The course aims to develop strong skills in economics, finance, and banking within a major global financial centre. 

The program uses a structured timetable and block teaching method, with smaller class sizes. This allows students to concentrate on one subject at a time and benefit from significant individual support from academics.

The teaching approach involves primarily in-person sessions, including workshops, seminars, tutorials, practical exercises, and group discussions. Assessments for the course include written reports, oral presentations, portfolios, examinations, and a final dissertation. 

The course also features assessments based on real-world scenarios, interactive learning techniques, guest speakers from the industry, talks from local businesses, and opportunities to work with actual business data.

The University of Portsmouth, London Campus, is situated in Walthamstow, which provides good connections to central London. The campus offers a structured timetable with classes scheduled two days each week, providing flexibility for students who may have work or other commitments. 

The university uses a block teaching system with smaller groups of students, which ensures considerable personal support from the teaching staff. The course places importance on practical knowledge through assessments that reflect real-world situations, guest lectures, and engagement with real business data. 

The University of Portsmouth has a TEF Gold rating and is recognised as a Top 5 Young University. The institution provides a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in areas such as Medicine, Law, Engineering, Business, and the Arts.

To apply for this course, applicants need to write a personal statement. This statement should explain the reasons for wanting to study this specific degree and include any relevant details about previous academic studies. A reference letter from a teacher or lecturer who can comment on academic abilities is also required. If an applicant has any work experience that is relevant to the course, they have the option to upload their CV with their application.

Grade Requirements:

• For students starting in 2025, the typical academic standard required is between 112 and 120 UCAS points. These points can be obtained through A-Levels with grades BBC, a Merit in a T Level qualification, or a DMM grade in a BTEC qualification. The university also recognises international qualifications that are considered to be of the same standard as A-Levels.

English Proficiency:

• If English is not an applicant's first language, they will usually need to demonstrate a good level of English. One way to do this is by achieving an overall score of 6.0 in the IELTS test, with a minimum score of 5.5 in each section of the test. The university also accepts other English language qualifications, such as TOEFL or PTE.

For international students enrolling in the BSc Economics, Finance and Banking program for the 2025/2026 academic year, the tuition fee is £17,200 for each year of study. Please note that this fee is subject to a slight increase each year.

The University of Portsmouth provides several scholarships for international students who are studying at the undergraduate level. These include the Chancellor's Global Academic Merit Scholarship, which offers a £5,000 reduction in tuition fees for the first year of study. There is also the Vice Chancellor's Global Development Scholarship, which offers a £2,500 reduction in fees for the first year.

Graduates have gone on to roles such as; 

• Banker
• Business Analyst
• Associate Financial Data Analyst 
• Account analyst
• Quantitative Researcher,
• Treasury Solutions Executive

To apply for the BSc Economics, Finance and Banking course, prospective students can use the university's online application form or apply through UCAS. If there are any questions about the application process or the required documentation, our trained counsellors are available to assist. These counsellors can offer guidance and support throughout the application process.