Financial Economics Bachelors & Masters in London

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
University College London 95% 0% 1% £9250 £31200 178 London On campus Full-time
Birkbeck, University of London 72% 5% 9% £9250 £14560 84 London On campus Full-time
City University London 59% 6% 10% £9250 £17120 148 London On campus Full-time
London Metropolitan University 94% 6% 0% £9250 £15576 67 London On campus Full-time
The London School of Economics and Political Science - - - - - - London On campus Part-time
Birkbeck, University of London - - - £13620 £19830 - London On campus Full-time
Kingston University - - - £4615 £8195 - Kingston upon Thames On campus Part-time
Brunel University - - - £4195 £14400 - Uxbridge On campus Full-time
Queen Mary University of London 75% 5% 4% £9250 - 159 London On campus Full-time
Queen Mary University of London 75% 5% 4% - - 159 London On campus Full-time
Queen Mary University of London 75% 5% 4% £9250 - 159 London On campus Full-time
Queen Mary University of London 75% 5% 4% - - 159 London On campus Full-time
Queen Mary University of London 75% 5% 4% £9250 - 159 London On campus Full-time
Kingston University 80% - 5% - - 78 Kingston upon Thames On campus Full-time
Coventry University 73% 4% 6% - - 101 Coventry On campus Full-time
University of Westminster 73% 4% 6% - - 101 London On campus Full-time
Kingston University 80% - 5% £9250 - 78 Kingston upon Thames On campus Full-time
Queen Mary University of London 78% 5% 12% £9250 - 147 London On campus Full-time
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Jobs & Career Perspectives

Career perspectives for Financial Economics

15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Sep 29, 2021
All courses of UK

Current jobs

Among graduates of Financial Economics who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.

Job in line with future plans

Utilise skills from studies

Work is meaningful

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Sep 29, 2021

Specialisations within Financial Economics

  • Accounting and Control
  • Corporate Finance and Control
  • Economics, Behaviour and Policy
  • International Business
  • International Economics and Development
  • International Political Economy

Skills that graduates consider useful for their work in Financial Economics

  • Analytical and quantitative reasoning skills
  • Understanding of personal and corporate investment strategies
  • Think logically and critically
  • Ability to simplify complex issues
  • Data analysis
  • Problem- solving
  • Time management
  • Commercial and cultural awareness
  • Teamwork and interpersonal skills
  • Communication

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Among graduates of Financial Economics who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number of highly skilled vs non-highly skilled jobs (Unistats).

% Skilled jobs

Jobs of graduates of Financial Economics (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Financial Economics at Brunel University

15% Managers, directors and senior officials
15% Administrative occupations
10% Sales occupations
10% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
10% Business and public service associate professionals
10% Finance Professionals
5% Process, plant and machine operatives
5% Natural and social science professionals
5% Business and Financial Project Management Professionals
5% Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Sep 29, 2021

Grading Distribution

Students of Financial Economics in the UK received the following grades.

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) 2016

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Financial Economics

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Sep 29, 2021
All courses of UK
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FAQ

The median salary of graduates of Financial Economics was £28084 15 months after graduation, £30517 3 years after graduation and £40298 5 years after graduation.

Statistics, Economics and Finance at University College London received the highest rating among all graduates in the National Student Survey year with a rating of 95 out of 100 among 39 respondents.