MSc Economics and Finance
This course takes a sophisticated look at micro and macroeconomics and the methodology of econometric research, and is a good choice if you have some prior knowledge of economics.
Get a solid grounding in the tools of corporate finance and financial economics commonly used in financial services and quantitative investment analysis and research, and upon graduating you will have skills with a broad appeal to employers worldwide. Previous graduates have gone on to pursue careers as Advisors, Researchers and Quantitative Analysts in economic and financial institutions, consultancy and public service. This programme is also an excellent foundation for further postgraduate research and study.
This course is ESRC recognised. This means you may be able to obtain funding if you have already negotiated a PhD place, please see Scholarships for more information
Our programme is delivered by a highly qualified teaching staff with research and consultancy expertise in economics and finance.
Economics and Finance graduates have a broad appeal with employers worldwide and have gone on to pursue careers as Advisors, Researchers and Quantitative Analysts in economic and financial institutions, consultancy and public service.
This programme is also an excellent foundation for further postgraduate research and study.
Join us and you’ll also get support from our Postgraduate Career Management Centre, helping you develop key skills including networking and negotiating, and putting you in touch with potential employers.
| Length of Course | 12 Months |
| Mode of Delivery | Full-Time |
| Start Date | September |
| Related Courses | MSc Economics |
For further details please see the Taught Masters Programmes brochure.
Qualification Requirements
- You should have a good first degree (2:1 or higher), with a background in economics and quantitative subjects.
- If you are not from the UK please visit equivalent qualifications to find out about entry requirements from non-UK countries.
English Language Requirements
If English is not your first language you need to attain one of the following:
- TOEFL iBT: At least 94 overall with a minimum of 21 in Listening, 23 in Reading, 23 in Speaking and 24 in Writing.
- IELTS test you need to achieve a score of 6 or more in each section and an overall score of 6.5.
Fees
| MSc Economics and Finance | |
| UK/EU: | £4,900 |
| International: | £14,000 |
Scholarships
There are numerous scholarships which Economics and Finance students are eligible for.
- Edward Kigonya, MA Economics and Finance alumnus
Edward Kigonya
I’ve been promoted three times in the four years that I have been back and my confidence has been boosted enormously.” Edward Kigonya is a Financial Institutions Regulator at the Bank of Uganda and has progressed significantly in his career since graduating from the MA in Economics and Finance in 2004.