金融经济学和会计学学士学位（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扩散？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？金融事件很少远离头条新闻。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和会计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。
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 the forefront of 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 cost of mortgages.Our course is built on the core principles of economics and accounting, 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 all aspects of economics and accounting, so you master skills including:Quantitative research methodsThe preparation of financial statementsAccounting standardsCosting, budgeting and performance evaluationWith a focus on accounting and the economic analysis of financial issues, you receive a strong training in economics from one of the top-rated research departments in the UK; 4th in UK for research power in economics and econometrics (Times Higher Education research power measure, Research Excellence Framework 2021).You are also taught within Essex Business School. We are 20th in UK for research power in business and management (Times Higher Education research power measure, Research Excellence Framework 2021).Your futureMany jobs in the financial sector require you to have knowledge of economics, finance and financial accounting. This course gives you comprehensive training in all these areas and teaches you the essential skills for a successful career in economics, finance andor accounting, or further academic study at postgraduate level.Our students find themselves in demand from a wide range of employers in a host of occupations, including financial analysis, management, public administration and accountancy, as well as directly in roles using economic knowledge.Our recent graduates have gone on to work for a wide range of high-profile companies including:Bank of EnglandBarlcaysCitigroupDeloitteErnst and YoungMorgan StanleyBank of New YorkSantanderWe also work with the University's Student Development Team to help you find out about further work experience, internships, placements, and voluntary opportunities.