BSc Economics and Finance with Study Abroad (LN15)

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Economics and Finance with Study Abroad (LN15)

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Course summary

Develop analytical skills and learn to construct and communicate complex arguments – applying them to a diverse range of economic problems.

You'll also build a strong financial foundation and the necessary quantitative skills required for real-world decision-making, in this single honours degree that includes an additional year studying abroad.

You'll benefit from teaching that's informed by the latest developments in economics and our cutting-edge research – research which ranks in the top five for economics and econometrics amongst UK universities (REF 2021). We are also home to the Economics Network, which improves the teaching and learning of economics in universities throughout the UK and Europe.

The year studying overseas will enable you to explore economics and finance in a non-UK context, learning in English but at an international university in one of numerous global destinations. Visit Bristol Abroad to find out more.

A final year dissertation will enable you to apply your knowledge and skills in a specialist area, as you hone your research and analysis capabilities exploring a question of particular interest to you.

You'll also be able to tailor your degree to suit your interests and career ambitions with optional modules – exploring topics ranging from banking to business law, taxation to international trade, accounting to industrial economics, and much more.

By the end of the programme, you'll be well-prepared for a successful career. Recent BSc Economics and Finance graduates have gone on to work in roles such as Trade Support Analyst, Tax Associate, Corporate and Investment Banking Analyst, Diplomat, Finance Analyst, CEO, Statistician, Financial Writer, and Business Intelligence Developer.

Recent graduates of BSc Economics and Finance work at globally renowned organisations including Deloitte, Lloyds Banking Group, Unilever, JPMorgan Chase, Standard Chartered Bank, Siemens, and Bank Negara Malaysia.

On average, Bristol economics students earn 26% more than other UK economics graduates within five years of graduation – typically enjoying salaries between £42,500 and £77,500 per year (discoveruni.gov.uk, 2024).

Accreditations

Our Economics and Finance with Study Abroad BSc is accredited by ICAEW and CIMA.

Course structure

The first two years of this single honours degree are focused on building your mathematical and analytical abilities and include mandatory modules in micro- and macroeconomics, mathematics, statistics and econometrics, and the fundamentals of accounting and finance. In the final year, you'll also study financial markets and corporate finance. These units provide a strong foundation that you can build upon.

You'll also be able to choose from a wide range of optional units from the School of Economics, as well as the Business School. In recent years, optional topics have included accounting, taxation, banking, machine learning, international business, financial crises, portfolio management, labour economics, international trade, public economics, and more.

Your third year will be spent at a leading international institution abroad, where you'll learn in English but broaden your horizons through the immersive experience of studying economics and finance in a non-UK context. Discover more on our Bristol Abroad pages.

During your final year, you'll have the opportunity to carry out research through an applied economics dissertation.

Full details about the course structure and units for this course can be viewed in the programme catalogue.

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Entry requirements

We accept a wide variety of qualifications and welcome applications from students of all backgrounds. Below is a guide to the typical offers for this course.

AAA including Mathematics
DDD in any Applied General BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma and A in mathematics at A-level (or equivalent)

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36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including Mathematics with either 6 at Higher Level (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) or 7 at Standard Level (Analysis and Approaches)
32 points overall with 16 at Higher Level, including Mathematics with either 5 at Higher Level (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) or 7 at Standard Level (Analysis and Approaches)

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85% overall, with 8.5 in Mathematics
Advanced Higher: AA including Mathematics, and Standard Higher: AAAAB
Access to HE Diploma in Engineering, Science, or Computing (or similar titles). The 45 graded Level 3 credits must include: at least 30 credits at Distinction and 15 at Merit or above; and at least 15 credits from Mathematics units, of which at least 12 (including algebra, calculus and trigonometry) must be at Distinction. Or Access to HE Diploma in Business, Humanities, Social Sciences, Psychology, Law or History (or similar titles), with the 45 graded Level 3 credits including at least 30 credits at Distinction and 15 at Merit or above, plus A in A-level Mathematics.

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Requirements are as for A-levels, where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales or the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade.
Requirements for principal subjects are as for A-level, where D1/D2 is A*, D3 is A, M1/M2 is B, and M3 is C.
The University of Bristol welcomes applications from international students, and we accept a wide range of qualifications for undergraduate and postgraduate study.

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