Economics, Finance and Banking with Foundation Year

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.

All Clearing students are guaranteed an offer of a room in halls (terms and conditions apply), giving you added confidence as you plan your next steps. Full details can be found on the University of Portsmouth website.

By signing up for Priority Clearing, you can receive accommodation information straight to your inbox, along with exclusive access to Portsmouth’s Clearing Visit Day on Thursday 6 August. Priority Clearing applicants benefit from queue-jump status on Results Day, as well as exclusive updates, invitations to Clearing Webinars and personalised one-to-one application support.

The Clearing Visit Day offers you the chance to experience Portsmouth’s welcoming campus and vibrant student community first-hand before you enrol. With guaranteed accommodation, you can feel reassured that you’ll be at the heart of university life from day one.