Economics and Finance BSc (Hons)
University of Exeter
Key Course Facts
Course Description
The BSc Economics and Finance explores modern economics and its application to financial systems and organisations. It introduces advanced financial techniques such as derivatives pricing, risk management and portfolio management. This programme will also develop your ability to critically analyse economic events and their impact on financial markets. The programme will enable you to can become involved with FEELE, our research centre for experimental economics, which involves participating in practical experiments that test theories of financial behaviour.
Our graduates find employment with financial institutions such as banks, insurance companies, pension funds, investment and unit trusts, as well as stock-broking and financial advisory work. This programme aims to provide a theoretical background of relevance if you wish to follow a career in finance. The programme is also an excellent foundation for postgraduate study in finance and economics.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates of Economics and Finance BSc (Hons) at University of Exeter
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Economics and Finance BSc (Hons) at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £32000 | £38000 | £51000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £28500 - £39000 | £31500 - £46500 | £41000 - £67500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Finance
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £28601 | £31974 | £42762 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £24065 - £34160 | £24892 - £42048 | £30343 - £57314 |
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What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Economics and Finance, BSc (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
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Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Economics and Finance BSc (Hons) at University of Exeter
| 55% | Finance Professionals |
| 15% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Secretarial and related occupations |
| 5% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
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Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
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Qualification requirements
Excluding General Studies. A level Mathematics at Grade B required.
Mathematics Grade B required.
Pass the Access to HE Diploma with 30 L3 credits at Distinction grade and 15 L3 credits at Merit grade. To include 12 L3 credits at Merit Grade in an acceptable Mathematics subject area. Please also see our GCSE requirements.
Mathematics Grade B required.
Applicants will be considered with IB 38-36 OR 766 or 666 in three Higher Level subjects. All applicants will be required to have Grade 5 in HL Maths (Analysis and Approaches OR Applications and Interpretations). Maths Studies is not accepted.
A level Mathematics grade B also required.
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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Costs
Tuition Fees Economics and Finance BSc (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £19500 | year 1 |
| International | £19500 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2024
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.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
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About University of Exeter
The University of Exeter is a government funded research university based in Exeter, Devon, in the South-West region of England. The university has two campuses in Exeter, which are known as Streatham and St Luke’s, while another two are situated in the coastal town of Cornwall, known as Truro and Penryn. Something for prospective students to be aware of is that the University Exeter works in collaboration with Falmouth University under the Combined Universities in Cornwall initiative.
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