BSc (Hons) Economics and Finance at Solent University

Programme overview

Build expertise in economic analysis and financial decision-making, and skills in data interpretation, market evaluation and financial modelling for careers in banking, investment and economic policy. 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.

Faculty: Business and finance | Duration: 3 years; 4 years with foundation year; 4 years with year in industry; 5 years with foundation and industry years | Study mode: full-time (placement year option) | Intake: 2027 entry | Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Business and Corporate Law, Principles of Economics, Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Microeconomic Analysis, Taxation, Performance Management and Data Analytics, Finance and Investment, Financial Econometrics, Corporate Governance and Sustainability. Optional modules include Data Analytics and Visualisation, Financial Technology and Innovation, AI Innovation Lab, Financial Risk Management, Real World Skills in Action: Mastery Unleashed.

Career pathways

During the course, you’ll build problem-solving, critical thinking and communication skills, the kind of transferable abilities that open doors in banking, investment, policy, and tech sectors. This can lead to careers and roles including, economic analyst, investment banking analyst, financial analyst, corporate finance specialist, research economist, and digital finance product manager.

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Entry requirements

104-120 UCAS tariff points A minimum of two completed A-levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma at DMM or BTEC Diploma at D*D, T-level Merit or equivalent qualification, or a combination of qualifications which comply with the minimum entry requirement of 104 UCAS points. GCSE Maths Grade C/4 Direct entry into year two or three may be considered for this course. English language: IELTS minimum 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each individual component

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). UK, ROI, EU (settled status) and Channel Island full-time fee. Fees for the following year not yet published; 2026/27 rates shown for guidance. Source

International applicants: GBP 19,081 a year (2026/27). International full-time fee. Fees for the following year not yet published; 2026/27 rates shown for guidance. Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: 3 years; 4 years with foundation year; 4 years with year in industry; 5 years with foundation and in

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com

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