MSC FINANCE AND ECONOMICS

In this course you will develop your expertise in the fields of finance and economics by taking on intensive research-led training in advanced economic theory, econometrics and research methods, combined with a particular focus on finance.

Alongside core modules in economic theory and financial econometrics, you will have the opportunity to choose from a range of optional modules, giving you the chance to tailor the course to your own interests and goals.

This MSc is ideal for you if you’d like to work as a professional economist in government, financial institutions, business, commerce, international agencies, and other similar organizations. It is also suitable if you’re thinking of going on to a Ph.D.

Our MSc Finance and Economics is part of our Academic and Professional Programme – designed for people who want to pursue a professional career within finance or economics or move into the Ph.D. study.

It’s ideal for you if you’ve studied economics before and are looking to specialize further – through intensive, research-led training in advanced economies with a particular specialty in finance. You should already have a good undergraduate degree (equivalent to 2:1 or 1st) with a substantial component of economics, or a graduate diploma in economics.

You will build your expertise with core compulsory taught modules in microeconomic theory and financial econometrics, along with a range of optional modules. Along with your dissertation, this is an area where you can tailor the course to meet your own personal interests and aspirations.

Your dissertation – which you will write towards the end of your year with us – gives you the freedom to choose your own topic from within the area of finance and economics. Throughout your dissertation, you will benefit from supervision and support from a member of the School of Economics.