BSc Financial Economics
About this course
BSc in Economics, covering microeconomic and macroeconomic theory alongside quantitative methods. Core topics include Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Data Analysis, Research Methods, Financial Analysis, Policy Analysis, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme is available as a four-year sandwich option with a professional placement year. In the final year, students complete a supervised Undergraduate Project.
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What students say
Based on about 34 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 92%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 90%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 78%
- Left higher education: 17%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 10%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 30%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Customer service occupations: 5%
- Natural and social science professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 120 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 3%
- East Midlands: 8%
- West Midlands: 19%
- East of England: 13%
- London: 43%
- South East: 9%
- South West: 3%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 90%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Principles of Economics – 30 credits
- Quantitative and Academic Skills
- Ethics, Sustainability and Entrepreneurship – 30 credits
- Principles of Finance – 30 credits
- Applied Econometrics and Research Skills – 30 credits
- Intermediate Microeconomics – 30 credits
- Intermediate Macroeconomics – 30 credits
- Economics of Banking and Financial Markets – 30 credits
- Advanced Microeconomics and Macroeconomics – 30 credits
- Undergraduate Project – 30 credits
- Corporate Finance and Governance – 30 credits
- Optional modules
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Financial Economics at Coventry University earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £35,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £47,000. The £35,500 median after five years is £13,000 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Financial Economics at Coventry University do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Financial Economics at Coventry University?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Financial Economics at Coventry University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 24 points in the IB. The average entrant had 84 UCAS points.
Does BSc Financial Economics at Coventry University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Financial Economics at Coventry University?
78% of students continued into their second year, and 17% left higher education.