BSc Economics and Finance
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Economics, Accounting and Finance. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, Accounting, Policy Analysis, and Human Behaviour. The course includes a final-year capstone project with options for a dissertation, consultancy project, or start-up venture. An optional paid industry placement year is available between the second and final years.
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Entry requirements
104-120 points. Our offers are typically made using UCAS tariff points to allow you to include a range of level 3 qualifications and as a guide, the requirements for this course are equivalent to: A-Levels: BCC-BBB from 3 A Levels or equivalent grade combinations (e.g. BBB is comparable to ABC in terms of tariff points) BTEC/CTEC: DMM from BTEC or Cambridge Technical (CTEC) qualifications International Baccalaureate: To include a minimum of 2 Higher Level certificates at grade H4 T Level: Merit in a T Level Additionally, we accept tariff points achieved for many other qualifications, such as the Access to Higher Education Diploma, Scottish Highers, UAL Diploma/Extended Diploma and WJEC Applied Certificate/Diploma, to name a few. We also accept tariff points from smaller level 3 qualifications, up to a maximum of 32, from qualifications like the Extended Project (EP/EPQ), music or dance qualifications. To find out more about UCAS tariff points, including what your qualifications are worth, please visit UCAS . In addition to level 3 study, the following GCSE’s are required: GCSEs in Mathematics and English Language at grade 4 or C, or higher. Functional Skills at level 2 is accepted as an alternative, however Key Skills qualifications are not. If you hold another qualification, please get in touch and we will advise further. If you will be over the age of 21 years of age at the beginning of your undergraduate study, you will be considered as a mature student. This means our offer may be different and any work or life experiences you have will be considered together with any qualifications you hold. UCAS have further information about studying as a mature student on their website which may be of interest.
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What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 65%
- Learning opportunities: 60%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 65%
- Organisation and management: 75%
- Learning resources: 80%
- Student voice: 43%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Welfare Professionals: 11%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 9%
- Sales occupations: 9%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 8%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 330 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 13%
- South East: 64%
- South West: 11%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations.
- Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Principles of Economics
- Quantitative Methods and Statistics
- Discovering Your Subject
- Management Accounting
- Macroeconomic Analysis
- Microeconomic Analysis
- Financial Management
- Research and Consultancy Skills
- History of Economic Thought
- Econometrics
- Sustainable Development Economics
- Investments and Financial Risk Management
- Digital Finance
- Monetary and Financial Economics
- Behavioural Economics
- Strategic Leadership and Governance
- Capstone Project: Dissertation
- Capstone Project: Placement for Good
- Capstone Project: Consultancy Project
- Capstone Project: Start Up for Good
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Economics and Finance at University of Winchester earn?
The median salary is £28,500 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £41,000. The £32,000 median after five years is £16,500 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Economics and Finance at University of Winchester do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Economics and Finance at University of Winchester?
65% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Economics and Finance at University of Winchester?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 97 UCAS points.
Is BSc Economics and Finance at University of Winchester accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations. Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
Does BSc Economics and Finance at University of Winchester include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Economics and Finance at University of Winchester?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.