Royal Holloway, University of London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Unleash the full potential of your career with our BSc Financial and Business Economics. At Royal Holloway, we blend the precision of financial analysis with the strategic insights of business economics, creating a holistic curriculum that propels you into the heart of global markets and corporate decision-making. Dive into the intricacies of financial markets, investment strategies, and economic policies. Merge your financial acumen with a strategic understanding of business environments, equipping yourself with the skills needed to navigate the complexities of modern economies. Our innovative curriculum ensures that you acquire practical skills and knowledge that are directly applicable to the business world. From risk management to financial modelling, you'll graduate ready to make an immediate impact. Whether you aspire to become a financial analyst, business consultant, or corporate strategist, our program provides the foundation for a successful career in the dynamic intersection of finance and business. Learn from accomplished faculty members who are not only experts in their fields but also dedicated mentors invested in your academic and professional success. Accredited by CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants). On completing this course you'll be able to apply for 8 exemptions. • Understand how financial markets operate. • Develop the required analytical skills for a career in the financial or corporate sector. • Learn the most recent in-demand quantitative skills. • Opportunity to undertake a placement year in business.
Modules
Please refer to our website for information: https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/economics/financial-and-business-economics-with-a-year-in-business.aspx
Assessment method
Your course will be assessed by a combination of examinations and in-course assignments in the form of essays or presentations.
How to apply
31Jan
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:
- L112
- Institution code:
- R72
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - ABB - BBB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 27 credits M: 18 credits
Scottish Higher - AABBB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) - D
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF) - DDD
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H2, H3, H3, H3
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Combinations of qualifications will be considered on an individual basis, please contact us on [email protected] to discuss your situation.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in both Reading and Writing and no lower than 5.5 in every other subscore. |
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £21000 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| England | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250* | Year 1 |
| International | £21000 | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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
The tuition fee for UK undergraduates is controlled by Government regulations. For students starting a degree in the academic year 2024/25, the fee is £9,250 for that year.
Royal Holloway reserves the right to increase tuition fees annually for overseas fee-paying students. Please be aware that tuition fees can rise during your degree. The upper limit of any such annual rise has not yet been set for courses starting in 2024 but will advertised here once confirmed. For further information see fees and funding and our terms and conditions.
These estimated costs relate to studying this particular degree at Royal Holloway during the 2024/25 academic year, and are included as a guide. Costs, such as accommodation, food, books and other learning materials and printing etc., have not been included.
Provider information
Royal Holloway, University of London
Egham
TW20 0EX