About the course

Finance professionals with the ability to put economic theory into practice are central to the success of contemporary organisations. So you’ll be in high demand for roles in the public, private and third sectors with competitive salaries and excellent prospects for career progression. Our BScEcon Economics and Finance is designed to equip you with practical skills and professional confidence for successful careers in banks, think tanks and financial and consultancy firms or in preparation for postgraduate study and research. You’ll develop quantitative and empirical research skills from our team of international researchers and professional economists. They’ll introduce you to the challenges facing global financial markets with real-world examples while encouraging you to consider the social, economic and ethical implications of your professional behaviour. Opportunities to specialise in financial economics, security analysis and portfolio management or corporate finance and strategy and train in our state-of-the-art trading room mean your learning environment is wide-ranging and varied helping you to prepare for a career where you can make a difference. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: GB£61,350

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Autumn (September), 2024	Cardiff
Autumn (September), 2025	Cardiff

　　

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Entry requirements for Cardiff University

Typical International Baccalaureate offer - IB 34-32 including 6 in Maths at HL, or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects including 6 in HL Maths.

　　Grade C or grade 4 in GCSE English Language.

　　IELTS - At least 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each sub-score

　　TOEFL iBT - At least 90 with minimum scores of 17 for writing, 17 for listening, 18 for reading and 20 for speaking

　　

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　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　

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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Cardiff University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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