Program Overview
The Accounting and Financial Economics at University of Essex is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Accounting and Financial Economics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: GBP 15,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,950 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Colchester, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Accounting and Financial Economics programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- MSc Dissertation
- Economics of Financial Markets
- Issues in Financial Reporting
- Management Accounting
- Mathematical Methods
- Econometric Methods (optional)
- Economic Development Theory (optional)
- Economics of Incentives, Contracts and the Firm (optional)
- Game Theory and Applications (optional)
- International Finance (optional)
- International Trade (optional)
- Macroeconomics (optional)
- Microeconometrics (optional)
- Microeconomics (optional)
- Political Economy (optional)
- Topics in Financial Economics (optional)
- Theory of Industrial Organisation (optional)
- Tailor the content of your course to more closely fit your interests and aspirations
- Courses focus on practical applications and links with industry
- We run an open seminar series
- Regular assessment is by coursework, presentations, case studies, group work, tests and examinations
- You submit a 15,000 word dissertation or comprehensive business plan
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A degree with an overall grade of 2.2.
- IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum component score of 5.5
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 15,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,950 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 15,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,950 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Essex directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Essex
University of Essex
Colchester, United Kingdom
University of Essex is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
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