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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: L113

Financial Economics

University of Plymouth
Plymouth, England
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1 yearDuration
£18,150Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
91%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Financial Economics at University of Plymouth is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in Plymouth, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Build on your existing knowledge of economics and become a Financial Economist with our modern and skills-focused course. The core syllabus stresses the integration of theory and evidence in economic analysis and research. The course emphasises the continuous acquisition of key analytical, numerical and independent research skills. International tuition fees are £18,150 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,500 within three years, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Microeconomic Theory and Analysis
Macroeconomic Policy and Evidence
Financial Markets and Institutions
Corporate Finance and Valuation
Econometric Methods and Applications
Investment Analysis and Portfolio Theory
International Economics and Finance
Economic Research Project
UCAS Code:L113
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points32

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,150

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£18,150

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Plymouth

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,000£25,000£33,000
3 years£19,500£24,500£30,500
5 years£22,500£29,500£37,500

UK subject average: £32,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 23% below UK average salary
This course
£24,500
UK average
£32,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£29,500
UK average
£32,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

25%Working
10%Studying
40%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
40%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
91%
Learning opportunities
87%
Assessment and feedback
84%
Academic support
91%
Organisation and management
82%
Learning resources
91%
Student voice
67%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
70%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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International Undergraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship

University of Plymouth · Undergraduate

£6,000scholarship value
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  • For undergraduate study
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University of Plymouth · Undergraduate

£1,500scholarship value
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  • For undergraduate study
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About University of Plymouth

University of Plymouth offers Financial Economics as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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