University of Essex BA Financial Economics
University of Essex

University of Essex

BA Financial Economics

Colchester, United Kingdom

BA

English

Full time

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About : The BA Financial Economics program is designed to provide a strong grounding in both financial and economic theories. Students will engage with topics such as financial markets, investment analysis, and the economic factors that influence financial decision-making. The curriculum includes a mix of theoretical knowledge and practical applications, preparing graduates for various challenges in the field.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can explore a variety of career paths including financial analyst, investment banker, economic consultant, and corporate finance manager. They may also find opportunities in government agencies, financial institutions, and non-profit organizations.

BA Financial Economics

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 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 the cost of mortgages.

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 markets
  • Financial innovations and new forms of transaction media
  • Bonds and contracts

We are 4th in UK for research power in economics and econometrics (Times Higher Education research power measure, Research Excellence Framework 2021).

The 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.