University of Essex - Colchester Campus

Bachelor of Science - Financial Economics (Including Year Abroad)
Colchester, United Kingdom, Europe
Colchester, United Kingdom, Europe
About the program
This course is built on the core principles of economics, which are applied to students’ study of financial institutions (such as banks), financial markets (such as the stock exchange), and financial instruments. Students receive a thorough introduction to economics and mathematics, as well as training in quantitative research methods.
Program Details
Degree level:
3-Year Bachelor's Degree
Study mode:
In Class
Program duration:
48 months
Features
International Year One
Details come from the university and can change — always confirm on the program page before you apply.
Key facts
Entry requirements
1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate
Cost

$12 180
Cost of living / year

£20 500
≈ $25 949
Tuition
Other fees

Approx. CAS Deposit
one time
£4,000
Charged by the institution on top of tuition.
Scholarships (3)
Latin America and the Caribbean Scholarship
GBP 5,000
Awarded automatically
Study levels: 1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate · 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma · 3-Year Bachelor's Degree · 3-Year Undergraduate Advanced Diploma · 4-Year Bachelor's Degree · Integrated Masters · Top-up Degree
Requirements:
The University of Essex offers the Latin America and the Caribbean Scholarship to support undergraduate students from the region. This award is a tuition fee discount designed for international students joining in the 2025-26 academic year. You do not need to make a separate application for this scholarship; you will be automatically considered based on your course application. # Scholarship Value The scholarship is offered as a discount on your tuition fees and the value depends on your country of domicile: * **For students from Colombia:** You will receive a **£5,000 discount for your first year**, followed by a **£4,000 discount for your second and third years** of study. * **For students from all other eligible countries:** You will receive a **£5,000 discount for your first year** of study. # Eligibility Criteria To be eligible for this scholarship, you must meet all of the following conditions: * You must be classified as an international student for fee purposes. * You must be fully or partially self-funded. * Your country of domicile must be one of the countries listed below. * This award is for your first year of undergraduate study at the University of Essex, starting in 2025-26. # Eligible Countries Students from the following countries will be considered for this award: Argentina, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, **Colombia**, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay, US Virgin Islands, or Venezuela. # Important Notes * You **do not need to complete an application form**. The University of Essex will automatically assess your eligibility based on the information you submit on your application for your place. * This scholarship cannot be combined with other university-sponsored awards. If you are eligible for multiple scholarships, you will be awarded the one with the highest value. * Students on courses at Essex Pathways are not eligible for this scholarship.
South Asia Scholarship
GBP 4,000
Awarded automatically
Study levels: 1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate · 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma · 3-Year Bachelor's Degree · 3-Year Undergraduate Advanced Diploma · 4-Year Bachelor's Degree · Integrated Masters · Top-up Degree
Requirements:
The University of Essex is offering the South Asia Scholarship for the 2025-2026 academic year, providing a valuable tuition fee discount for self-funding international students. If you are an undergraduate student from a specified country in South Asia, you will be automatically considered for this award with no separate application required. # Scholarship Value The scholarship is provided as a tuition fee discount, with the value and duration depending on your country of residence: * **For students from Nepal and Sri Lanka:** You will receive a **£4,000 discount for each year of study**, for a maximum of three years. * **For students from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, and Pakistan:** You will receive a **£4,000 discount for the first year (Year 1)** of your study. # Eligibility Criteria To be eligible for this scholarship, you must meet all the following conditions: * Be a national of and ordinarily resident in one of the following countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, or Sri Lanka. * Be assessed as an international student for fee purposes. * Be entirely self-funded for your studies. * Be enrolling for the first year (Year 1) of a full-time undergraduate degree at the University of Essex. * The scholarship is open to students in all departments. # How to Apply There is **no need to complete an application form**. You will be automatically considered for this scholarship by the University of Essex admissions team. Your eligibility will be assessed based on the country of domicile and fee status information provided in your main course application. # Important Notes * This scholarship cannot be held in conjunction with any other University of Essex scholarships. * Students entering their course directly into the second or third year are not eligible. * If you are awarded the scholarship but choose to defer your entry to the next academic year, the award will be withdrawn, and you will be reconsidered based on the scholarships available in the new year of entry. * For students from Nepal and Sri Lanka, the renewal of the scholarship for the second and third years is subject to successful academic progression.
South East Asia Scholarship
GBP 3,000–4,000
Awarded automatically
Study levels: 1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate · 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma · 3-Year Bachelor's Degree · 3-Year Undergraduate Advanced Diploma · 4-Year Bachelor's Degree · Integrated Masters · Top-up Degree
Requirements:
The University of Essex offers the South East Asia Scholarship to self-funding international students enrolling in undergraduate degrees for the 2025-2026 academic year. This scholarship provides a significant tuition fee discount and is awarded automatically to all eligible students from the specified countries. You do not need to make a separate application to be considered for this award. # Scholarship Value The value of the scholarship varies depending on your country of residence, offering substantial support for your studies: * **For students from Indonesia and Vietnam:** You will receive a **£4,000 discount for each year of study**, for a maximum of three years. * **For students from Brunei, Cambodia, East Timor, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, The Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, and Thailand:** You will receive a **£3,000 discount for your first year (Year 1)** of study. # Eligibility Criteria To be eligible for this scholarship, you must meet all of the following conditions: * Be a national of and ordinarily resident in one of the following countries: Brunei, Cambodia, East Timor, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, The Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, or Vietnam. * Be assessed as an international student for fee purposes. * Be entirely self-funded for your studies. * Be enrolling for the first year (Year 1) of a full-time undergraduate degree at the University of Essex. * The scholarship is available for students across all departments. # How to Apply There is **no application form to complete**. You will be automatically considered for this scholarship by the University of Essex admissions team. Eligibility is assessed based on the information you provide in your main course application, specifically your country of domicile and fee status. # Important Notes * This scholarship cannot be held in conjunction with any other University of Essex scholarships or discounts. * Students entering their course directly into the second or third year are not eligible for this award. * If you are awarded the scholarship but defer your entry to the following academic year, the award will be withdrawn, and you will be considered under the terms applicable to the new year of entry. * For students from Indonesia and Vietnam, the renewal of the scholarship in subsequent years is subject to successful academic progression.
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Degree level:
3-Year Bachelor's Degree
Study mode:
In Class
Program duration:
48 months













