金融经济学文学士（荣誉学位）

导致“信贷紧缩”的原因是什么，以及它们的影响如何在整个经济中蔓延？决定英镑相对于美元或欧元的价值的因素是什么？股市价格如何影响资产价格？金融事件离新闻标题很少。它们的影响远远超出了金融部门，几乎影响到日常生活的各个方面，包括收入，就业，价格，财产价值和抵押成本。我们的课程以经济学的核心原理为基础，适用于您对金融机构（例如银行），金融市场（例如证券交易所）和金融工具的研究。您将全面了解经济学和数学，并接受定量研究方法的培训。
What causes 'credit crunches', and how do their effects spread throughout the economy What determines the value of Pound Sterling relative to the US Dollar or Euro How do stock market prices affect asset prices Financial events are rarely far from headline news. They have an impact that extends far beyond the financial sector to affect almost every aspect of daily life, including income, employment, prices, property value and the cost of mortgages.Our course is built on the core principles of economics, which are applied to your study of financial institutions (such as banks), financial markets (such as the stock exchange), and financial instruments. You receive a thorough introduction to economics and mathematics, as well as training in quantitative research methods.You 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 accountingBusiness strategy and competitionCapital marketsFinancial innovations and new forms of transaction mediaBonds and contractsWe are 4th in UK for research power in economics and econometrics (Times Higher Education research power measure, Research Excellence Framework 2021).The world of finance has an impact on people, business and government. Studying financial economics provides you 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 our course, you graduate with a strong training in financial economics.Study abroadYour education extends beyond the university campus. We support you in expanding your education through offering the opportunity to spend a year or a term studying abroad at one of our partner universities. The four-year version of our degree allows you to spend the third year abroad or employed on a placement abroad, while otherwise remaining identical to the three-year course.Studying abroad allows you to experience other cultures and languages, to broaden your degree socially and academically, and to demonstrate to employers that you are mature, adaptable, and organised.If you spend a full year abroad you'll only pay 15% of your usual tuition fee to Essex for that year. You won't pay any tuition fees to your host university.Placement yearAlternatively, you can spend your third year on a placement year with an external organisation, where you learn about a particular sector, company or job role, apply your academic knowledge in a practical working environment, and receive inspiration for future career pathways. You will be responsible for finding your placement, but with support and guidance provided by both your department and our Employability and Careers Centre.If you complete a placement year you'll only pay 20% of your usual tuition fee to Essex for that year.