Financial Economics BSc (Hons)
University of Plymouth
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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SEP-25

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1 year

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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SEP-25

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Build on your existing knowledge of economics and become a Financial Economist with our modern and skills-focused course. The core syllabus stresses the integration of theory and evidence in economic analysis and research. The course emphasises the continuous acquisition of key analytical, numerical and independent research skills.- This course lasts for one or two years and is designed as a top-up if you have already successfully completed study equivalent to a Foundation Degree, HND or an ...Read more

Build on your existing knowledge of economics and become a Financial Economist with our modern and skills-focused course. The core syllabus stresses the integration of theory and evidence in economic analysis and research. The course emphasises the continuous acquisition of key analytical, numerical and independent research skills.- This course lasts for one or two years and is designed as a 'top-up' if you have already successfully completed study equivalent to a Foundation Degree, HND or an equivalent professional qualification. At the end of the course you will be eligible to receive a full honours degree. Students studying over two years have the opportunity to undertake a placement between their first and second year. We also offer a three year BSc (Hons) Economics course. - A syllabus integrating both theoretical and evidence-based economic analysis and research across micro- and macroeconomic, theory, policy and more key areas.- In order to support the development of our students as professional economists we frequently deliver topics using a real world application-based approach integrating theoretical and evidence-based economic analysis.- Engage with current and past students through our Economics Society, and hear talks from visiting academics and professionals.- The Bloomberg Interactive Learning Suite allow students to research fields such as corporate finance, derivative markets, portfolio and risk analytics, real-time data and investment simulations.

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
70/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
52nd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
65th
Economics
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Economics graduate salary at this uni
£22,000
UK Economics graduate salary
£24,000

Modules

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Entry to Level 5:Applicants should possess a commensurate level 4 financial economics qualification.Entry to Level 6:Applicants should possess a commensurate level 5 financial economics qualification.APLApplications for the accreditation of prior experience and/or learning will be considered by the Programme Leader on a case-by-case basis in accordance with published University of Plymouth regulations.Language requirements:Candidates whose first language is not English require IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each element) or equivalent.Students do have an opportunity to apply for Level 5/6 2 years of study. You must indicate this clearly in your personal statement on your UCAS form

Popular A-level subjects

Economics

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Economics
62%
Mathematics
48%
Business Studies
22%
History
18%
Biology
14%
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Uni info

University of Plymouth
University of Plymouth , Plymouth

The University of Plymouth is a modern campus university ideally placed in the centre of Britain’s Ocean City, Plymouth, located on...

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CUG ranking
65th
University of Plymouth
Drake Circus Plymouth PL4 8AA United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Plymouth  0.2 miles away

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