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MSc Economics and Finance

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    MSc Full-time 1 year

Course Description

Develop your expertise in using modern macroeconomic, microeconomic and econometric methods to make an impact on organisational, government and financial policy on this full-time master’s in Economics and Finance.

Well-trained, numerate economists who can apply complex methods to address real-world problems are in high demand across many sectors.

Join us on this specialist master’s to gain the in-depth knowledge and skills needed to forge a successful career in banking, finance, government (such as central banking or the treasury), international organisations, management consultancy or economic consultancy.

Entry Requirements

An honours degree in economics, business (with a strong quantitative component), finance, mgt science, operations research, maths, physics, or engineering.

Applicants from other disciplines will also be considered provided that at least introductory modules in economics and an introduction to quantitative subjects such as calculus and statistics have been studied.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

There are lots of options available to you to fund your master’s programme, from alumni bursaries to school and department scholarships and government loans.

Student Destinations

You’ll graduate in a strong position to launch your career as a professional economist, armed with the skills needed to make an impact on organisational, government and financial policy.

You could go into banking, finance, government, or pursue a career in international organisations, management consultancy or economic consultancy. Some students use this master’s as a step towards further research study.

Graduates of this degree have taken their skills into wide-ranging roles including:

  • Economist
  • Business Analyst
  • Credit Analyst
  • Insurance Broker
  • Motor Risk Pricing Analyst
  • Risk Specialist

Some of the employers they’re now working with include:

  • Alibaba
  • AlphaSights
  • Energies and Utilities Alliance
  • Global Media and Entertainment
  • Lumon Pay
  • Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development
  • Saga plc

Module Details

Semester 1

Compulsory Modules

  • Financial Economics
  • Microeconomic Theory and Behaviour
  • Macroeconomic Policy and Financial Markets
  • Economic Data Analysis

Semester 2

Compulsory Modules

  • Corporate Finance
  • Research Skills
  • Applied Financial Econometrics
  • International Money and Finance

Optional Modules (choose one)

  • Portfolio Management
  • International Financial Management
  • Derivatives and Risk Management
  • Cryptocurrencies and Cryptographic Finance

Summer

Compulsory Modules

  • Economics Project

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