Bachelor of Science (Economics) (Honours) in Economics, Finance and Banking (Top-up)

After graduation, students may choose to pursue the following roles:

• Financial Analyst
• Equities Analyst
• Credit Analyst
• Investment Research Analyst
• Compliance Officer or Risk Analyst
• Management Consultant

This Degree programme can be completed in a minimum of 18 months on a part-time basis. Below is the programme structure:

• Intermediate Macroeconomics
• Intermediate Microeconomics
• Econometric Methods
• Quantitative and Research Methods for Economics
• Economics of Money; Banking and Financial Markets
• International Economics
• Econometric Analysis
• Financial Economics
• International Banking and Financial Instruments
• Behavioral Finance and the Psychology of Investment
• Applied Economics: Research Review and Design
• Applied Economics: Empirical Research

For more information, please fill up the enquiry form so that our programme consultants can get back to you.

This Degree programme accepts a wide range of qualifications, which includes:

• Polytechnic Diploma
• Kaplan Diploma
• Other Private Diplomas and/or Foreign qualifications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis

In all cases, the final decision on admission to the programme rests with the University.

English Requirements:

• Successful completion of an approved Diploma qualification or higher, where the language of instruction was English can be considered.
• Applicants are required to meet the University’s English language requirement

Delivery Methods:
Each term is a 12-weeks period covering 2 units of study. Each unit is provided with 24 hours of academic induction/seminar sessions after office hours in the evening and or over weekends/public holidays.

Assessment Methods: 
Each unit is assessed by any combination of class participation, written assignments, projects or examinations. Assessment methods may vary according to individual unit requirements.

Students who successfully complete and pass the modules stipulated in the programme structure will be awarded the Bachelor of Science (Economics) (Honours) Economics, Finance and Banking from University of Portsmouth.

The Degree will be the same as that awarded to the on-campus graduates.

Tuition Fees

The total fee covers university registration, lectures/tutorials/workshops, and assessments such as assignments/tests/examinations/projects (where applicable), programme materials in digital format, Degree (if earned) and transcript.

For Singaporean/PR

• Tuition Fee: S$22,363 (payable over 6 instalments)
• Receive a S$400 referral fee when you recommend a friend to enrol in our Degree programme¹

¹Click here for Terms and Conditions for Rebates and Offers.

Non-Tuition Fees

For Singaporean/PR

• Non-Refundable Application Fee: S$203.30²
• Student Development Fee: S$278.20³

²http://www.port.ac.uk/application-fees-and-funding/international-applications
³Payment for this fee will be included in the first instalment.

The Student Development Fee covers the provision of a comprehensive range of initiatives aimed at enhancing the career and industry-readiness of Kaplan students, such as programmes aimed at improving interpersonal skills, technical and digital skills, as well as career advisory and job matching services. More details can be found here.

All prices are inclusive of 7% Goods & Services Tax (GST). Please refer to the official price list for a detailed breakdown.

Note: Fees remain subject to change. Applicant will be charged the prevailing fees at the time of application. For more information about the programme, please contact our programme consultant.

Click here for more information on Mode of Payment.

Education Loan

Choice of flexible repayment schemes available to suit your needs

• Standard Repayment: Pay your monthly instalments (principal and interest) once your loan is disbursed.
• Partial Repayment: Pay partial instalments for up to 3 years or till the end of your programme, whichever is earlier. Standard monthly instalments (principal and interest) will commence thereafter.
• Interest Servicing: Pay only interest for up to 3 years or till the end of your programme, whichever is earlier. Standard monthly instalments (principal and interest) will commence thereafter.
• Flexible repayment tenure of up to 8 years

Please click here for more information on Maybank Education loan and here for OCBC Frank Education loan. T&Cs apply, subject to bank’s approval.

Commencement Date

There are 2 intakes per year:
– June
– December

Please contact our programme consultant to obtain a copy of the class schedule.