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BA ( Hons ) Accounting with Finance
UCAS code N4N3
Duration 3 years full time , 4 years sandwich with work placement
Requirements A level : ABB – BBB . BTEC : DDM . T level : M , must be in a relevant course . Tariff points : 120 – 128 points from 3 A levels , or equivalent .
Accredited course
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants ( CIMA )
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants – Exemption from specific professional examinations
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales – Exemption from specific professional examinations
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What ' s this course about ?
Modern accountancy means being able to understand , visualise and present financial data to ensure businesses make the right decisions . It ' s not all about number crunching and spreadsheets – you ' ll be at the heart of the business , analysing performance and informing strategy . This degree focuses on modern accountancy skills , and you ' ll be able to tailor your learning to your area of specialist interest .
Example placements
● Deloitte
● PwC ( PricewaterhouseCoopers )
● NBC Universal
Example topics
● Financial reporting
● Strategic management accounting
● Taxation
● Business analytics
● Economics
● Investment analysis
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Course highlights
● Be taught by professionally qualified accountants who have industry experience
● Get on the fast track to becoming a chartered accountant through our accredited exemptions from professional exams with three global accounting bodies
● Be employment-ready by using industry-standard software and databases such as Oracle , SAP , Sage and S & P Capital IQ
● Benefit from the opportunity to gain additional certifications , e . g . the ACCA Data Analytics Certificate
● Gain a Bloomberg Certificate ( a trading platform that ' s used by 250,000 financial service professionals ) in our dedicated Bloomberg Suite
● Apply your learning by helping student entrepreneurs and local charities with their finances
Future opportunities
Apply your skills in any sector you ' re passionate about , from
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‘ I think what sticks out about my course is that there are so many elements incorporated to help us learn from different perspectives . You will learn economical , psychological , business , mathematical and technical abilities that will give you more confidence to enter any industry . ’
Lola Akinpitansoye
Graduates in work and / or further study 90 %
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sports and entertainment , to manufacturing , charities , or the arts . You ' ll also be able to work in other parts of the world as your accredited qualification is recognised internationally . Our graduates go on to work in accounting practice , the finance departments of large corporations , and the finance sector .
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BSc ( Econ ) ( Hons ) Economics , Finance and Banking
UCAS code LN13
Duration 3 years full time , 4 years sandwich with work placement
Requirements A level : AAB – ABB . BTEC : DDD – DDM . T level : D – M , must be in a relevant course . Tariff points : 128 – 136 points from 3 A levels , or equivalent .
Accredited course
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants ( CIMA )
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What ' s this course about ?
Prepare for a career in the well-paid and fast-moving sectors of banking , finance and risk management . 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 . With this degree you ' ll learn all the core economic theory you need to be an economist , using real , topical data from organisations such as HSBC , Barclays , the Bank of England and the UK Government ' s annual budget . You ' ll also learn how finance systems work .
Example placements
● Lloyds Banking Group
● Santander
● Office for National Statistics ( ONS )
● BRUIN Financial
● IBM
● Amazon
● BMW
● Government Economic Service
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Example topics
● Macroeconomics
● Microeconomics
● Econometric methods
● Behavioural finance and the psychology of investment
● Financial economics
Course highlights
● Benefit from expert teaching informed by our academics ' close relationships with organisations such as the Bank of England and the Office for National Statistics
● Gain a Bloomberg Certificate ( a trading platform that ' s used by 250,000 financial service professionals ) in our dedicated Bloomberg Suite
● Be employment-ready by using the same software ( EViews and STATA ) and the same financial databases ( Eikon and S & P Global IQ ) as professional economists
● See economics and finance from a different angle by spending a year abroad at a partner university in the USA , Canada , Australia , Europe or the Far East
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‘ I enjoyed the Macroeconomics and Microeconomics modules . I also enjoyed learning Bloomberg . The theory is applied to real scenarios and it ' s challenging by constantly learning new things . ’
Catrin Tunnicliffe
● Get support to set up your own business from our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme
Future opportunities
The skills you ’ ll learn on this degree are in high demand in the public and private sectors . When you complete the course , you ' ll be prepared for work in areas such as commercial and investment banking , tax consultancy and risk management . Through your choice of optional modules it ' s also possible to lay a good foundation for further study for accountancy exams through this degree .
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Accounting , Economics and Finance |
Accounting , Economics and Finance |
BSc ( Econ ) ( Hons ) Economics
UCAS code L100
Duration 3 years full time , 4 years sandwich with work placement
Requirements A level : AAB – ABB . BTEC : DDD – DDM . T level : D – M , must be in a relevant course . Tariff points : 128 – 136 points from 3 A levels , or equivalent .
Accredited course
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Chartered Institute of Management Accountants ( CIMA )
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What ' s this course about ?
When you study economics you get a set of tools that allows you to understand how the world works . And when you understand how something works , you can change it . There ' s much more than maths – you ' ll learn all the core economic theory you need to be an economist using real , topical data from organisations such as HSBC , Barclays , the Bank of England and the UK Government ' s annual budget . You ' ll also learn a set of skills that you can use in roles beyond finance .
Example placements
● Government Economic Service
● Bank of England
● Microsoft
● Office for National Statistics ( ONS )
● Amazon
● BMW
Example topics
● Macroeconomics
● Microeconomics
● Econometric analysis
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● Development economics
● Behavioural economics and game theory
● Public sector economics
Course highlights
● Benefit from expert teaching that ' s informed by our academics ' close relationships with organisations such as the Bank of England and the Office for National Statistics
● Gain a Bloomberg Certificate ( a trading platform that ' s used by 250,000 financial service professionals ) in our dedicated Bloomberg Suite
● Be employment-ready by using the same software ( EViews and STATA ) and the same financial databases ( Eikon and S & P Global IQ ) as professional economists
● Understand how economics affects society through our research expertise in behavioural economics and environmental resource economics
● See economics from a
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‘ Portsmouth is an incredibly friendly , welcoming environment and we ' ve got a lot of supportive lecturers . Everybody ' s willing to help you . ’
Opeyemi Otunuga
different angle by spending a year abroad at a partner university in the USA , Canada , Australia , Europe or the Far East
● Get support to set up your own business from our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme
● Learn a foreign language as part of your degree
Future opportunities
The Covid pandemic has highlighted how important the skills of economists are in shaping the societies we live in . The behavioural economics and the understanding of the economics of inequality , development and resourcing you can gain on this course will equip you to help both business and society recover .
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BA ( Hons ) Economics and Management
UCAS code L1N1
Duration 3 years full time , 4 years sandwich with work placement
Requirements A level : AAB – ABB . BTEC : DDD – DDM . T level : D – M , must be in a relevant course . Tariff points : 128 – 136 points from 3 A levels , or equivalent .
Accredited course
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants ( CIMA )
What ' s this course about ?
To be a business leader you need to understand both how to run a business and how to make financial decisions that will keep your business profitable . This degree will give you the skills to do both . You ' ll have the edge in the employment market by being able to show an understanding of the core elements of business , such as marketing , managing people and operations management , and a deep understanding of economic theory and practice .
Example placements
● Microsoft
● Metropolitan Police
● Eaton Power Management
Example topics
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● Economics for business
● Business accounting
● Managerial and decision economics
● Data and research methods for economics
● Strategic and international management
● Industrial organisation and competition policy
Course highlights
● Benefit from expert teaching informed by our academics ' close relationships with organisations such as the Bank of England and the Office for National Statistics
● Personalise your studies to the areas of economics and business you ' re most interested in , whether that ' s sustainability , global business , financial markets or business development
● Gain a Bloomberg Certificate ( a trading platform that ' s used by 250,000 financial service professionals ) in our dedicated Bloomberg Suite
● Be employment-ready by using the same software ( EViews and STATA ) and the same financial databases ( Eikon and S & P Global IQ ) as professional economists
● See economics and business from a different angle by spending a year abroad at a partner university in the USA , Canada , Australia , Europe or the Far East
For opportunities to study or work abroad , see page 22 for details
‘ The balance between business and economic applications is something I enjoy about my course . This has allowed me to tailor my studies and skills according to my interests and ambitions in my career . ’
Ivy Miangi
● Get support to set up your own business from our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme
Future opportunities
When you finish this degree you ' ll be highly employable . You ' ll understand how all parts of a business connect and how financial data and decisions influence success and failure . You can apply these skills to any business sector that you ' re interested in .
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