BSc Finance and Management
What students say
Based on about 6 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 77%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 82%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 100%
- Student voice: 67%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 30%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 40%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 15%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 77%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 66%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 95 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 22%
- London: 62%
- South East: 7%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- No formal qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.
- Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Finance and Management at University of Essex earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £34,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,500 and £46,500. The £34,000 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Management studies.
What do graduates of BSc Finance and Management at University of Essex do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Finance and Management at University of Essex?
77% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Finance and Management at University of Essex?
The average entrant had 122 UCAS points.
Is BSc Finance and Management at University of Essex accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route. Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations.
How many students continue on BSc Finance and Management at University of Essex?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.