Economics & Finance MSc

Required modules

You are required to take:
 

• Pre-Sessional: Introductory Economics (0 credits)

• Pre-sessional Mathematics for Economics and Finance (0 credits)

• Microeconomics; understanding firms, consumers and industries (15 credits)

• Macroeconomics; understanding national income, consumption and investment (15 credits)

• Econometrics; theory and application (15 credits)

• Principles of Finance (15 credits)

• Research Project (60 credits)

You are also required to choose one of the following modules:
 

• Money, Macroeconomic Policy and the Financial System (15 credits)

• International Economics (15 Credits)

You are also required to choose one of the following modules:
 

• Financial Derivatives (15 credits)

• Financial Econometrics (15 credits)

Standard requirements

A minimum High 2:1 undergraduate degree with a final mark of at least 65% or above.

If you have a lower degree classification, or a degree in an unrelated subject, your application may be considered if you can demonstrate significant relevant work experience, or offer a related graduate qualification (such as a Masters or PGDip).

Other requirements

Undergraduate degree with high 2:1 honours (i.e. overall average of at least 65% across all years of study) in economics, finance, the natural sciences, mathematics, or social science, with evidence of a quantitative background. We encourage applications from applicants with a sciences background (e.g. Engineering).

In order to meet the academic entry requirements for this programme you should have a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree with a final mark of at least 65% or above in the UK marking scheme. If you are still studying you should be achieving an average of at least 65% or above in the UK marking scheme.

Please note: Meeting the minimum requirements for your application to be considered does not guarantee an offer as applications for this programme are very competitive.

UK:
Full time: £16,890 per year

International:
Full time: £31,350 per year

These tuition fees may be subject to additional increases in subsequent years of study, in line with King’s terms and conditions.