BSc (Hons) Financial Economics at University of Plymouth

Programme overview

A top-up route to a full honours degree in financial economics for students who hold a Foundation Degree, HND or equivalent. It combines micro- and macroeconomics, econometrics and financial markets, with Bloomberg-based training.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Business | Duration: 1 year | Study mode: full-time | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Intermediate Microeconomics, Intermediate Macroeconomics, Econometrics and Data Analytics, Research Methods and AI in Economics, Advanced Economic Theory and Policy, Game Theory and Strategic Behaviour and Professional Practice for Economists. Options include Financial Markets and Decision Making and International Economics: Trade and Finance.

Career pathways

Graduate careers in banking, corporate finance, economic consultancy, risk analytics and data modelling, plus HR, economic policy, public and charity sector roles and client-facing roles in financial services.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Top-up entry: entry to Level 5 requires a commensurate Level 4 financial economics qualification; entry to Level 6 requires a commensurate Level 5 financial economics qualification (Foundation Degree, HND or equivalent professional qualification). IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in listening, reading, speaking and writing; applicants with IELTS 5.0 or 5.5 need to attend a short pre-sessional course before the degree starts.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 18,150 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition fee Source

Duration: 1 year

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