2.5-Term Pathway - Foundation Certificate in Social Sciences - Continue to Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Financial Economics (Year Abroad)

For students who've finished high school but don’t meet the entry requirements for university, a Foundation Certificate can help them gain entry to an undergraduate degree. After completing this pathway option students qualify for progression to the 1st year of an undergraduate degree at the University of Essex.

A student’s course length is determined mainly by their English language level (UKVI IELTS score). Students on all course lengths take a set of common or similar modules to gain a solid base of skills for university. Students taking a course longer than 2 terms, will take additional modules designed to improve one or more of their English language level, academic skills, and basic knowledge of particular subjects.

Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Financial Economics

This course is built on the core principles of economics, which are applied to students’ study of financial institutions (such as banks), financial markets (such as the stock exchange), and financial instruments. Students receive a thorough introduction to economics and mathematics, as well as training in quantitative research methods.

They 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

The Department is rated consistently highly for student satisfaction and is top 5 in the UK for research, with over 90% of the research rated as “world-leading” or “internationally excellent” (REF 2014).

The world of finance has an impact on people, business and government. Studying financial economics provides students 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 this course, students graduate with a strong training in financial economics.