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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
University of Essex
Full Time
OCT-26
4 Years
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
University of Essex
Full Time
OCT-26
4 Years
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Colchester Campus
Sandwich
OCT-26
4 Years
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 marketsThe world of finance has an impact on people, business and government. Studying financial economics provides you with a foundation in economics, developing into a deep understanding of how the financial system works and the ways in which it affects our lives. By studying our course, you graduate with a strong training in financial economics.
Exam type
A levelA level:
BBB Grades / Points required
UCAS Tariff:
112 - 120 Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
29 - 30 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DDM Grades / Points required
T Level:
D Grades / Points required
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Students living in
Rest of World
£20,500 per year
Students from International
Full time annual fee would be 20500, Student would pay 4100 in their year of Placement/sandwich. Living and accommodation costs (per year, approximately)- 8,776 – 14,995