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Virtual and digitalSouthampton, Solent University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Course overview Launch your career in global finance with Solent University’s BSc (Hons) Economics and Finance degree. This future-focused course equips you with the analytical, digital, and problem-solving skills employers demand in today’s fast-changing economy. You’ll explore core economic theory and financial principles, while mastering data analytics, financial modelling, and digital finance technologies. Our course content blends theory with practical application, preparing you to tackle real-world challenges in banking, investment, policy, and financial technology (fintech). Learn to make informed decisions on key issues such as sustainable growth, ethical investment and climate-related financial risk, topics shaping the future of global markets. With a wide range of optional modules, you can tailor your degree to your interests through pathways aligned with professional accreditation and emerging fields like sustainable finance and digital innovation. Graduate ready for success in banking, investment and economic policy with a degree designed for the future of finance. If you’re looking to study our economics and finance degree but don’t have the relevant qualifications or experience, the business and law foundation year will help you develop the core skills and knowledge to progress. Find out more about the business and law foundation year. This course also offers the option of a placement year. A placement year allows you to put what you've learned in your first and second years into practice in the workplace, gaining valuable real-world work experience before you graduate. Our course and placements teams will help you find the perfect industry placement in your chosen field.
Modules
CORE MODULES YEAR ONE Economics Business and Corporate Law Management Accounting Financial Accounting CORE MODULES YEAR TWO Applied Economics Financial Technology OPTIONAL MODULES - Please note: Not all optional modules are guaranteed to run each year. Banking Financial Crime, Law and Litigation Support Taxation Financial Reporting FINAL YEAR CORE MODULES Advanced Economics and Econometrics OPTIONAL MODULES - Please note: Not all optional modules are guaranteed to run each year. Financial Markets and Institutions Audit and Assurance Performance Management and Data Analytics Cybercrime and Business Analytics Finance and Investment Investment Banking and Risk Management
Assessment method
Coursework Project work Written exams Reports
How to apply
14Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- CFI1
- Institution code:
- S30
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
For information about applying to Solent as an International applicant, please visit https://www.solent.ac.uk/how-to-apply/entry-requirements/help-for-international-students
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 104 - 120 points
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
AS
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - D*D
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 28 - 31 points
T Level - M
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | with 5.5 in each individual component. |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 80 | with a minimum of 20 in each individual compoenent. |
Solent University can also accept the following English Language Test: Duolingo English Language Test 115 overall with a minimum of 95 in each component. All international applicants need to be aware that the English language requirements to attend Solent University, and the English language requirements to obtain a visa from the Home Office, may be different. This means that if you meet the Solent University language requirement to gain a place on the course, you may still have to meet additional requirements to be granted with a visa by the Home Office. We strongly advise all applicants to visit the Home Office website which outlines all the requirements for a successful visa application and to take a look at this PDF document which outlines both Solent University and Home Office requirements for a number of language tests.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| International | £19081 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
While most course costs are covered by your tuition fees, some essential resources and optional extras may need to be paid for separately. These additional costs are listed below. For advice on budgeting and managing your money, please contact [email protected].
The 2026/27 additional costs are not yet available. For guidance, previous additional costs have been:
Optional costs
ACCA student membership: approximately £100
Sponsorship information
Solent University offers a number of bursaries, grants and scholarships. For more information, please visit https://www.solent.ac.uk/finance/grants-bursaries-scholarships/bursaries
Provider information
Southampton, Solent University
East Park Terrace
Southampton
SO14 0YN