Leicester,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Hons) Financial Economics and Banking with Year in Industry in Leicester United Kingdom | University of Leicester
University of Leicester
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Leicester United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
18,200
(c. USD24,354.33)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Join the pioneering cohort at our £16 million Brookfield campus, featuring cutting-edge learning spaces and facilities designed exclusively for Leicester School of Business students. Our BSc Financial Economics and Banking programme covers diverse subjects such as banking systems, financial intermediation, asset-liability management, financial decision-making, and market institutions. This comprehensive curriculum provides thorough insights into financial organisations and market operations. You'll develop skills to apply economic principles in financial scenarios, including evaluating investment options and analysing how government policies affect stock markets and banking. The programme trains you in derivatives pricing, risk management strategies, and portfolio optimisation, while making you adept at using financial software and complex datasets to assess economic decision-making impacts. The Business School offers preparation for the CFA Institute Investment Foundations Certificate exam. Furthermore, this CIMA-accredited degree offers optional international study or industry placements to expand your professional capabilities and connections. You'll also gain essential research methodologies valuable for advanced academic pursuits.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A/AS-levels: ABB. Two AS-levels considered in place of one A-level. General Studies or Critical Thinking not included. Own language may be considered.
EPQ with A-levels: BBB + EPQ at grade B.
Access to HE Diploma: Pass relevant Diploma with 45 credits at Level 3, including 30 credits at Distinction.
GCSE: Grade B (5) in Mathematics and Grade C (4) in English Language
International Baccalaureate: Pass Full Diploma with 30 points, including a minimum of minimum of grade 5 in SL Maths Analysis and Approach or 6 in SL Maths Application and Interpretation or 4 in HL Maths Analysis and Approach if not held at GCSE.
BTEC Extended National Diploma: DDD in Business diploma with strong GCSE background including Mathematics at grade B (5) and English Language at grade C (4).
T Levels: Distinction in Finance (plus 5 GCSEs at grade 5 including Maths and English)
Other national and international qualifications considered.
Second Year Entry may be possible with suitable qualifications.
IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
TOEFL iBT - 90
EPQ with A-levels: BBB + EPQ at grade B.
Access to HE Diploma: Pass relevant Diploma with 45 credits at Level 3, including 30 credits at Distinction.
GCSE: Grade B (5) in Mathematics and Grade C (4) in English Language
International Baccalaureate: Pass Full Diploma with 30 points, including a minimum of minimum of grade 5 in SL Maths Analysis and Approach or 6 in SL Maths Application and Interpretation or 4 in HL Maths Analysis and Approach if not held at GCSE.
BTEC Extended National Diploma: DDD in Business diploma with strong GCSE background including Mathematics at grade B (5) and English Language at grade C (4).
T Levels: Distinction in Finance (plus 5 GCSEs at grade 5 including Maths and English)
Other national and international qualifications considered.
Second Year Entry may be possible with suitable qualifications.
IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
TOEFL iBT - 90
Tuition
GBP
18,200