Programme Specification for Finance (Major, Joint or Minor)
*New programme from 2013/14
Campus: Docklands
Why Study Finance as part of a Combined Honours Degree?
As an academic discipline Finance may be divided into three broad areas of study namely, personal finance, corporate finance and public finance. The interaction within these three levels has a profound effect on all dimensions of social life such as politics, taxes, consumption behaviour, housing, wealth distribution, health, transportation, labour force participation, media and education. Finance is an exciting field with unlimited potential as it is involved in almost every aspect of life. The career opportunities in finance are endless and this is an area of study that requires ongoing engagement with academic and industry developments thus promoting lifelong learning.
What will I study?
The BA (HONS) Finance Programme at UEL is designed to provide students with a specialist, rigorous and holistic grounding in financial theory and practice. The aim of the programme is to help students develop analytical skills and in-depth knowledge of the subject area enabling them to have a better understanding of the financial world around them. The work environment in the financial sector is often fast paced and dynamic in nature, the BA (HONS) Finance programme focuses on the employer and student demand for the development of requisite skill sets relevant to the global financial markets.
Which modules will I study?
You can view a full guide to the modules you have to study as part of your chosen pathway, along with a full range of option modules available by viewing the Single & Combined Honours Programmes Guide for Finance.
Can I study a Combined Honours Programme as a Part-time degree?
All our Combined Honours Programmes can be studied on a Part-time or Full-time basis. As a Part-time student, you will study the same degree programme, but at a slower pace. You will study up to 4 modules per year (instead of 6 as a full-time student).
What career opportunities are open to me if I study Finance?
The Finance programme is designed to support future careers in the financial sector. The programme provides a broad understanding of finance and the opportunity to focus on specific areas including corporate finance, portfolio analysis, asset pricing, international financial markets, derivatives, options and risk. It prepares graduates for employment in a wide range of public, private and not-for profit organisations in any industry.
The global nature of finance opens up a wide spectrum of job opportunities for finance graduates. The career opportunities are extensive and finance graduates can work for investment banks, commercial banks and building societies, civil service, finance divisions of large corporations, broking firms, financial regulatory institutions and insurance firms. Job opportunities in the UK and abroad will range from financial managers, bankers, researchers, analysts, agents, civil servants and consultants.
What Can I Combine with Finance?
We offer over 5000 combinations and you can choose from over 75 pathways. Please visit this page http://www.uel.ac.uk/combined/programmes/ for a full list.
Entry Requirements
280 UCAS tariff points (including two passes at A2 level) plus GCSE English and Maths grade C or above.
How can I apply?
If you wish to study with us full-time from September, you will need to make your application via UCAS (www.ucas.ac.uk).
If you wish to study with us part-time you can obtain an application form from our admissions department study@uel.ac.uk or apply on-line.
Contact Us
If you would like to speak to someone about a Combined Honours Programme, please contact the School of Combined Honours on +44 (0) 20 8223 2575 or email us at combined.honours@uel.ac.uk
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