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Financial Economics and Accounting (Including Year Abroad) - BA (Hons)

University of Essex

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    University of Essex

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    OCT

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

What causes 'credit crunches', and how do their effects spread throughout the economy? What determines the value of Pound Sterling relative to the US Dollar or Euro? How do stock market prices affect asset prices? Financial events are rarely far from the forefront of headline news. They have an impact that extends far beyond the financial sector to affect almost every aspect of daily life, including income, employment, prices, property value and cost of mortgages.Our course is built on the core principles of economics and accounting, which are applied to your study of financial institutions (such as banks), financial markets (such as the stock exchange), and financial instruments.You receive a thorough introduction to all aspects of economics and accounting, so you master skills including:- Quantitative research methods- The preparation of financial statements- Accounting standards- Costing, budgeting and performance evaluationWith a focus on accounting and the economic analysis of financial issues, you receive a strong training in economics from one of the top-rated research departments in the UK the Department of Economics, combined with teaching within the Essex Business School.

Application deadline

30/06/2025

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 17,798per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Essex

University of Essex

  • University League Table

    30th

  • Campus address

    University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQ, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Accounting & Finance

    51st out of 104 4

    50th out of 76 7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 209
    95 46%

    80th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    61.0 61%

    62nd

    6

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.11 78%

    78th

    20

  • Entry standards

    / Max 223
    104 47%

    49th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    64.0 64%

    59th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.18 79%

    27th

    14

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