Finance and Econometrics MSc

Study MSc Finance and Econometrics to learn advanced econometric techniques and how they apply to finance. Gain both a broad overview and specialised knowledge, including in-depth quantitative skills. You'll be able to work with real-time and historical data in our Financial Laboratory (FinLab).This full-time UK master’s prepares you for specialist finance roles in corporate, banking or fund management. The course is an Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) recognised training programme.You’ll explore the financial markets and how they operate in detail. Your studies include learning about recent developments in econometric techniques and how to apply them to economic and financial data.Learn how to:understand the theoretical basis of economic and financial analysisformulate, manipulate and draw conclusions from an economic modelapply economic and financial analysis in the context of financial marketsinterpret and critically evaluate economic ideas and research findingstest and evaluate economic models using a variety of research methodologies, data and analysis techniquesdesign, implement and manage independent research in finance and economicspresent ideas, arguments and research findings effectivelyYou’ll also gain in-depth knowledge of specific areas of finance and econometrics necessary to undertake independent research. This will lead to a dissertation on a subject within an area you choose.