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Financial Economics (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

    12-OCT-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Our course is built on the core principles of economics, 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 economics and mathematics, as well as training in quantitative research methods.You study the mathematical and statistical analysis of economic problems, and how the financial system functions, choosing from a range of topics on financial economics including: Fundamentals of accounting, Business strategy and competition, Capital marketsFinancial innovations and new forms of transaction media, Bonds and contractsMany employers want economists with critical thinking skills who can tackle large data sets and practical problems. Our course helps you to become more employable and takes you closer to that dream job or postgraduate course when you graduate.Our students are in demand from a wide range of employers in a host of occupations, including financial analysis, management, public administration and accountancy.

Tuition fees

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£ 20,500per year

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University information

University of Essex

University of Essex

  • University League Table

    29th

  • Campus address

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

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Economics

    43rd out of 77

  • Entry standards

    / Max 235
    119 51%

    47th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    69.0 69%

    58th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.22 81%

    13th

    10

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