Financial Economics MSc

Key informationExplore new advances in financial economics through economic theory and applied quantitative methods to uncover a variety of dynamic and rewarding employment opportunities. You will develop an advanced and balanced understanding of modern economic theory as it relates to the ever-changing world of finance.Benefits of this courseWe help you develop new and existing skills, significantly enhance your specialist knowledge and prepare you for relevant work.You gain exposure to the regulatory and policy aspects of finance with world-class academic training in theory, quantitative methods and a selection of applied modules.Our teaching covers areas including financial markets, the roles of major financial institutions and deep empirical investigations.A developed understanding of modern economic theory relevant to financial topics gives you a wide perspective to inform your future ambitions.The dissertation track of this Master's in Financial Economics course is also an ideal pathway to an Economics or Finance PhD.Teaching and assessmentYou are taught through a series of lectures that are also made available online, as well as seminars and interactive group work.Lectures introduce key theories, concepts and knowledge, which is discussed in seminar groups.Our computer labs give you practical experience of using software to perform complex calculations and run realistic simulations. Econometric methods gives you the chance to apply econometric software to empirical research in development economics.

Those with a lower second-class (2.2) undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in Economics, Finance or Mathematics will be considered for entry onto the Dissertation pathway. Those with a lower second-class (2.2) undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Computer Science or a Natural Science will be considered for entry to either the Dissertation or Literature Review/Company Project pathway, depending on the level of mathematics or microeconomics in their degree and/or high school studies. Those with a lower second class (2.2) (or equivalent) undergraduate degree in other subjects will be considered for entry on a case-by-case basis. Admission to the Dissertation or Literature Review/Company Project pathway will depend on the level of mathematics or microeconomics in their degree and/or high school studies.