Money and finance sit at the heart of how economies function. From the decisions of central banks to the behaviour of financial markets. Birmingham's BSc Money, Banking and Finance will build your understanding of monetary policy, banking behaviour, risk, and regulation, and how they interact.
In your first year, you'll build foundations in both economics and finance, along with accounting and data analytics, which is introduced from the outset.
As you progress, you'll develop expertise in micro and macro economics, and choose a focused theme in either Development, Labour, or Environmental Economics, while tailoring your degree with optional modules.
In your final year, you'll complete a dissertation and choose from an extensive list of optional modules covering topics spanning Advanced Finance, Political Economy, Economics of Blockchain and Web3, and more.
You can choose to extend your degree with:
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Teaching on BSc Money, Banking and Finance combines lectures and interactive tutorials with applied, hands-on learning. You'll develop quantitative and analytical skills through data labs and econometrics workshops, applying economic and financial methods to real datasets and contemporary problems.
As the degree progresses, you'll engage with research projects and policy simulations that develop your ability to work with financial data, construct and evaluate models, and communicate complex insights clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Your final year dissertation gives you the opportunity to pursue an area of independent inquiry in depth, developing the research and analytical skills that postgraduate programmes and graduate employers value.
The modules listed for this programme are regularly reviewed to ensure they are up-to-date and informed by the latest research and teaching methods.
The optional module information listed for this programme is intended to be indicative, and the availability of optional modules may vary from year to year. Where a module is no longer available, we will let you know as soon as we can and help you to make other choices.
In your first year, you will take the following core modules:
| Core Modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| Financial Accounting and Accountability | 20 |
| Foundations of Economics | 20 |
| Introductory Econometrics with Data Analytics | 20 |
| Discovering Economics: Academic and Professional Development. | 20 |
| Microeconomic Modelling and Analysis | 20 |
| Macroeconomic Modelling and Analysis | 20 |
In your second year, you will complete the following core modules:
| Core Modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| Macroeconomics | 20 |
| Microeconomics | 20 |
| The Economics of Finance | 20 |
You will choose one of the following themes:
| Core Modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| Addressing Real World Challenges: Development Economics | 20 |
| Addressing Real World Challenges: Environmental Economics | 20 |
| Addressing Real World Challenges: Labour Economics | 20 |
If you choose to study an accounting and finance module in semester 1, you will complete an Econometrics module in Semester 2. Otherwise, you will complete Econometrics in Semester 1.
| Core Modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| Econometrics (Semester 1) | 20 |
| Econometrics (Semester 2) | 20 |
You will choose one optional module (20 credits) from the following:
| Optional Modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| Audit | 20 |
| Behavioural and Experimental Economics | 20 |
| Corporate Finance | 20 |
| Economics with Machine Learning | 20 |
| Financial Reporting | 20 |
| Taxation: Principles and Planning | 20 |
| Public Economics | 20 |
In your final year, you will complete the following core modules:
| Core Modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| The Economics of Financial Markets and Institutions | 20 |
| Economics Dissertation | 40 |
You will choose 60 credits from the following optional modules. You can choose one module from Semester 1, and two from Semester 2. You can only choose one module (20 credits) from accounting and finance.
| Optional Modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| Advanced Behavioural and Experimental Economics | 20 |
| Advanced Financial Accounting Practice and Theory | 20 |
| Comparative and International Taxation | 20 |
| Advanced Finance | 20 |
| Economics of Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies and Web3 | 20 |
| Professional Development | 20 |
| Topics in Microeconomics | 20 |
| Topics in Macroeconomics | 20 |
| Political Economy | 20 |
| The Econometrics of Cross-sectional and Panel Data | 20 |
| Time-series Econometrics with Applications | 20 |
| The Economics of Industry | 20 |
| International Trade | 20 |
| The Economics of Crime and Justice | 20 |
You can choose one of the following optional modules if you have completed the relevant pre-requisite:
| Optional Modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| Natural Resource Economics | 20 |
| Topics in Labour Economics | 20 |
| Topics in Development Economics | 20 |
To secure a place at Birmingham, you'll need to meet our general entry requirements as well as those specific to your course.
AAA (including Maths)
7,6,6 from the Higher Level subjects, or 6,6,6 (to include Maths). 32 overall score.
D*DD in Business or Information Technology
AAA (including Maths)
GCSE: Mathematics 7, English 4.
A level subjects excluded for entry: General Studies, Critical Thinking, and Use of Maths.
If you are an international student, you will need to demonstrate you have a suitable level of English proficiency, usually through the form of an IELTS or equivalent qualification or a Presessional English course.
If you have a conditional offer for Birmingham where English is a requirement, you can take a Professional English course as an alternative to retaking IELTS or a similar qualification. We offer on-campus courses all year round starting from September, including additional online courses in the summer term. Teaching takes place in small classes with no more than 18 students to maximise class participation.
Applicants who take the EPQ and meet our offer criteria will be made the typical offer for their programme of choice, plus an alternative offer which will be one grade lower plus a grade B in the EPQ. This offer would apply if you make Birmingham your firm choice.
Applicants who take the Core Maths qualification and meet our offer criteria will be made the typical offer for their programme of choice, plus an alternative offer which will be one grade lower plus a grade B in Core Maths. If you are also taking A-level Maths, you will not be eligible for an alternative offer through studying Core Maths. This offer would apply if you make Birmingham your firm choice.
Students who are eligible and complete a Pathways to Birmingham programme will receive an alternative offer, which is typically two grades below the standard offer.
Our Contextual Offer scheme recognises the potential of students whose personal circumstances may have restricted achievement in school or college. If you are eligible to benefit from the Contextual Offer scheme, you will receive an offer which is one grade lower than the standard offer. You don’t need to apply for this – it will be assessed and applied at the point of application if you’re eligible.
ABB
AAA or AAB (including Maths)
The University tuition fee covers the cost of your tuition, examination and graduation, and includes membership of the Guild of Students.
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To help with the cost of studies, undergraduate students from the UK can apply for student finance through the Student Loans Company. The support available is made up of a tuition fee loan and a maintenance loan which helps to cover living costs.
At Birmingham, we believe that financial worries should not be a barrier to accessing higher education. That’s why we offer a range of additional financial support for students through scholarships, bursaries and other awards.
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BSc Money, Banking and Finance graduates are highly sought after by employers worldwide, reflecting the strong analytical, quantitative, and financial expertise developed throughout the programme. Our graduates pursue careers as economists, policy advisers, analysts, tax managers, and consultants across leading organisations, including the World Bank, Deloitte, EY, KPMG, and PwC.
Throughout your studies, you'll have lifelong access to dedicated careers support from both the Birmingham Business School careers team and the University's Careers Network - consistently ranked among the best in the UK for connecting students with leading graduate employers.
From tailored workshops and networking events to one-to-one guidance on internships and placements, you'll graduate with the confidence and experience employers value.
Hear from some of our inspiring alumni who have gone on to work for leading employers such as the UK Space Agency, PwC and BBC Sport.
Your experience studying at Birmingham will give you the opportunity to discover new experiences, develop different skills and make friends for life.
Our bustling campus with its beautiful grounds, friendly community, and excellent facilities will quickly make you feel at home. We offer you a huge variety of accommodation options in the UK’s second city, exciting activities to get involved in outside your studies, as well as all the support and advice you need.
Coming to Birmingham to study might be your first time living away from home. In our student accommodation, you can enjoy your independence in safe, welcoming and sociable surroundings.
Our cosmopolitan city has a unique history and so much to see and do. With an ever-changing food and drink scene, a vibrant nightlife and plenty of culture, our city is more than somewhere to study.
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