Financial Economics and Accounting (Including Year Abroad)
University of Essex
Financial Economics and Accounting (Including Year Abroad)
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 mathematics, as well as training in quantitative research methods. Your study of accounting modules not only focuses on the preparation of financial statements, but also on theoretical aspects of accounting such as the need for accounting standards and conceptual frameworks, and covers topics including costing, budgeting and performance evaluation. Your third year is spent abroad, where you take similar modules to consolidate your knowledge in a fresh environment, and complete a project in your final year, which is an excellent way to evidence the skills you have learnt to future employers, or to prepare for postgraduate study.
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How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
L149
Institution code:
E70
Campus Name:
Colchester Campus
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Year 2
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
Including Standard Level Mathematics or Maths Studies grade 4 or above (if not taken at Higher Level). Maths in the IB is not required if you have already achieved GCSE Maths at grade C or above.
We are happy to consider a combination of separate IB Diploma Programmes at both Higher and Standard Level. Exact offer levels will vary depending on the range of subjects being taken at higher and standard level, and the course applied for. Please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for more information.
Entry requirements for students studying BTEC qualifications are dependent on subjects studied. Advice can be provided on an individual basis. The standard required is generally at Distinction level.
In addition all applicants require GCSE Mathematics at grade C or above (or equivalent).
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
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English language requirements
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Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
40%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
60%
Go onto work and study:
90%
Fees and funding
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
Channel Islands
9250.0
Year 1
EU
17700.0
Year 1
International
17700.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
Fees displayed are for 2021-22 entry. Fees will increase for each academic intake and each academic year of study.
Provider information
Wivenhoe Park
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Colchester
CO4 3SQ
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