Economics and Finance BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Economics and Finance BSc (Hons)

Study modern economics and its applications to financial markets with our BSc Economics and Finance degree.

This three-year course will provide a rigorous foundation of economics and financial systems. Learn to apply economic theories to real-life problems in financial markets.


- How do investors make their investment decisions?


- Why did the financial crisis of 2007-2008 happen?


- What can be done to prevent the next financial crisis?


You will engage with specialist topics including:


- financial economic...

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 Years

Start Date

10/2025

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Room 208
Pepper Lane
Reading
RG6 6AH

Application Details

Course Code

LN13

Institution Code

R12

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Scottish Higher

A,A,B,B,B

Mathematics at grade B

Access to HE Diploma

D:30,M:15

Distinction in at least 12 level 3 units in Mathematics.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

32

5 in one of the following subjects: Standard level Mathematics Standard level Mathematics: analysis and approaches Standard level Mathematics: applications and interpretations Higher level Mathematics Higher level Mathematics: analysis and approaches Higher level Mathematics: applications and interpretations

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDM

The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma cannot be accepted on its own to cover the Maths subject requirement. AS/A-level Mathematics at grade B is also required.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H2,H3,H3,H3,H3

H3 in Mathematics.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE English at grade B (or 5)

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma

DDD

The OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma cannot be accepted on its own to cover the Maths subject requirement. A level or AS level Mathematics at grade B is also required.

Scottish Advanced Higher

A,B,B

Mathematics at grade B

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

D3,M2,M2

M2 in Mathematics.

Extended Project

B

In recognition of the excellent preparation that the Extended Project Qualification provides to students for University study, we now include achievement in the EPQ as part of a formal offer.  Eligible applicants would receive two offers,  our usual offer plus an alternative offer of a B in the EPQ and one grade lower in their A level subjects

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

Not Accepted

OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate

Not Accepted

AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths)

Not Accepted

A level

A,B,B

AS/A-level Mathematics at grade B.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)

A

B

The Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted in lieu of one A Level at the grade achieved, except Mathematics.

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Fees and funding

England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland £9,535
EU, International £29,950

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