Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
Study Details: 12 months full-time
The Masters in Financial Economics explores the key macroeconomic and microeconomic forces shaping financial markets. Grounded in the latest developments, this programme will equip you with a comprehensive understanding of financial markets and monetary policy. Tailored for aspiring policy analysts, you'll benefit from rigorous training and real-world applications, paving the way for a successful career.
2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Physics, or another highly mathematical discipline.
As a graduate you will have developed the essential knowledge and practical experience to work in the financial market as, for example, a financial economist, data analyst, policy analyst or financial analyst. Recent graduates have been employed by companies including KPMG, PricewaterhouseCoopers and the Standard Charted Bank. We have a dedicated careers and employability team who provide 1-2-1 support and advice, group workshops, employer events on campus and networking opportunities throughout the year to help you with your career prospects.
Core courses:
Asset Pricing: Theory and Empirics
Corporate Finance and Investment
Financial Econometrics
Microeconomics for Financial Markets
Optional courses:
Agent-based Modelling in Finance
AI & Digital Economics
Behavioral Economics:Theory and Applications
Business Strategies and Competition Policy
Economic Growth and Productivity
Financial Risk Analytics
International Finance And Money
Macro-Finance
Mathematical Finance
Sustainability and Green Finance
Research project:
Dissertation GCDS or Dissertation GCEFS
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