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Bachelor of Financial Economics

Coventry University

Coventry, United Kingdom
3 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

A three-year degree on how financial markets affect the economy.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (2): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Demonstrate core knowledge in Financial Economics. Apply relevant methods and tools to academic or professional problems. Communicate findings clearly and work responsibly in individual and collaborative settings.

Career outcomes

Financial Analyst
Investment Analyst
Risk Analyst
Financial Planner
Credit Analyst

Curriculum

Year 1: becoming an economist
Economic policy and principles
Mathematics and statistics for economics
Capitalism. Year 2: corporate finance and investment
Mathematical economics and econometrics
Macro- and microeconomics
Financial systems crises and regulatory frameworks
Development economics. Final year offers further finance and economics options.

Entry requirements

Academic

Typical UK-qualification entry (international equivalents by country at https://www.coventry.ac.uk/international-students-hub/entry-requirements/): UCAS points 112
A level BBC
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
IB Diploma 24 points
Access to HE The Access to HE Diploma to include 30 Level 3 credits at Merit. Plus GCSE English and Mathematics at grade 4 / C or above
Other qualifications and experience Our students come from a variety of backgrounds
Each with a unique story
We recognise a breadth of qualifications . If your qualific

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completion at A level standard or international equivalent (country-specific requirements at https://www.coventry.ac.uk/international-students-hub/entry-requirements/), e.g. 112 UCAS points / BBC for business courses, 120 / BBB for BSc Computer Science (128 / ABB for MSci), GCSE maths and English grade 4/C or equivalent; some courses add interview or portfolio; recognised foundation programme for some countries

Language tests

IELTS 6.0 overall
Institutional test no component lower than 5.5 (typical
IELTS Academic 6

Documents you’ll need

Completed application form
Academic transcripts
Secondary school completion certificate
English language proficiency evidence if required
Passport identification page

How to apply

Review the Financial Economics admission requirements at Coventry University. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of the entry qualification. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£17,600 GBP
Application fee	£50 GBP
Deposit	£4,000 GBP

Program details

Campus	Coventry
Faculty or school	Business and Law
Department	Department of Business and Management
Teaching language	English
Credit value	360
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	2
Scholarship note	Course page says Coventry offers international scholarships; see https://www.coventry.ac.uk/international-students-hub/apply-for-a-scholarship/

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
18 days left
Program starts
March 2027
Apply by
27 Jan 2027
75 days left
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
5 Apr 2027
143 days left
Program starts
July 2027
Apply by
25 May 2027
193 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 3 years.