Economics and Finance MSc

Compulsory course units

These compulsory units are currently being studied by our students, or are proposed new units.
 

Semester 1

• Econometrics for economics and finance
• Financial economics
• Macroeconomics
• Microeconomics
• Plus one optional unit
   

Semester 2

• Financial econometrics
• Corporate finance
• Plus three optional units
   

Summer

• Economics: Masters dissertation

Typically, you should have a Bachelor degree with a final overall result of at least First Class. However, due to the number of different grading scales in use, we ask that you upload a copy of the grading scale used by your institution, along with your transcript, when you submit your application.
 

To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in either economics, business, or an appropriate quantitative subject such as engineering, computer science, mathematics or physics.
 

You are also expected to have obtained good marks in at least five core units comprising macroeconomics, microeconomics, econometrics (or statistics), and finance. These may be complemented by three other quantitative units such as calculus, probability, data analysis, business, accounting, game theory, operational research, or financial engineering. The units should preferably have been taken in your final two years of study.
 

We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
 

If you have graduated within the last 5 years from an Indian university where the medium of instruction is English and have achieved the required level of English in your Indian 12th Standard examinations, we may be able to assess your English. More information can be found here.
 

English language requirements
 

• IELTS: 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in all components

• The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 62 with no less than 59 in any element

• TOEFL IBT: 90 overall with a minimum 21 in all 4 components
   

You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.

Economics and Finance MSc Home £10,700   Overseas £23,000

This course is designed to give you the in-depth knowledge and skills needed to secure work in a financial institution, consultancy, ministry of finance or economics, or central bank. It is also suitable if you're considering doctoral study.
 

Our graduates have excellent employment prospects. Recent students have progressed onto prestigious jobs around the world, including:
 

• Senior Credit Analyst (Deutsche Leasing China)
• Analyst Developer (Schroders)
• Private Banking Executive (Barclays Wealth and Investment Management, London)
• Relationship Manager (JP Morgan Chase, China)
• Research Analyst (Farringdon Capital Management, Denmark)
• Assistant Vice President (HSBC Commercial Banking, Hong Kong)
• Head of Market Intelligence (Cisco Systems)
• Investment Specialist (TKB Investment Partners, Russia)
   

Others have opted to continue their academic studies and complete a PhD.