Financial Economics BSc (Hons)
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Course overview
This course is designed for ambitious students eager to understand how economics shapes financial systems, markets and economies. The course offers practical, industry-relevant insights and skills to prepare you for a high-impact career in finance, economic policy or corporate strategy. Gain core expertise in financial markets, economics and quantitative methods.
Apply theory to real-world challenges in business, corporate finance, international finance, portfolio management and policy. Develop critical thinking and analytical skills sought by top employers. Hone industry-relevant skills throu
Key highlights
- Core expertise in financial markets, economics and quantitative methods
- Applies theory to corporate finance, international finance and portfolio management
- Real-world challenges in business and economic policy
- Develops critical thinking and analytical skills sought by employers
- Optional sandwich year extends the degree to four years
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112 — UCAS points 112 A level BBC GCSE GCSE maths and English at grade 4 / C or Functional Skills Level 2, or other equivalent Level 2 awards BTEC DMM T level Overall grade of Merit in the T level qualification in any subject.…
- A-level: BBC — UCAS points 112 A level BBC GCSE GCSE maths and English at grade 4 / C or Functional Skills Level 2, or other equivalent Level 2 awards BTEC DMM T level Overall grade of Merit in the T level qualification in any subject.…
- GCSE: 4/C — to include Mathematics, English
- BTEC: DMM — …grade 4 / C or Functional Skills Level 2, or other equivalent Level 2 awards BTEC DMM T level Overall grade of Merit in the T level qualification in any subject.
- T-level: Merit — …or Functional Skills Level 2, or other equivalent Level 2 awards BTEC DMM T level Overall grade of Merit in the T level qualification in any subject.
- International Baccalaureate: 24 — IB Diploma 24 points Access to HE The Access to HE Diploma to include 30 Level 3 credits at Merit.
- Access to HE Diploma — to include 30 Level 3 credits at Merit
Scholarships
25% Alumni Discount
Alumni who hold an undergraduate or postgraduate degree are now eligible for a 25% discount on the majority of published postgraduate taught full-time or part-time course fees including postgraduate certificates, diplomas.
Coventry University Group Scholarship
£2,000 scholarship per year of study.
Up to £2,000Sports Scholarships
£1,500 or £3,000 per year
Vice-Chancellor Undergraduate Scholarship
Up to £4,000 off a full-time Undergraduate degree: Year 1 – £2,000, Year 2 – £1,000 and Year 3 – £1,000.
Careers this course leads to
- Financial analyst
- Economist
- Investment analyst
- Portfolio manager
- Economic policy analyst
- Corporate strategy analyst
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £17,600 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Coventry University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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