MSc Financial Economics

at University of Exeter

This programme is available for study 12 months full-time over three terms and is University-based throughout this time. The taught components of the programme are delivered in the first two terms, leaving the third term and most of the summer to research, write and submit your dissertation. The programme in its entirety runs from September to September.

Compulsory modules

• Topics in Financial Economics
• Fundamentals of Financial Management
• Optimisation Techniques for Economists
• Research Design and Dissertation
• Economics of Corporate Finance
• Applied Econometrics 1
• Applied Econometrics 2
• Macroeconomics [or BEEM101 or BEEM120]
• Microeconomics [or BEEM100 or BEEM120]
• Macroeconomics of Money and Financial Markets [or BEEM100 or BEEM101]
   

A mid 2:2 degree (55%+) with honours in an Economics or related discipline from a recognised university, including degrees where Economics is a "minor" subject. Evidence of mathematical/quantitative ability is required.
 

We do consider all applications where there is evidence of exceptional performance in modules relevant to the programme of study, significant relevant work experience or professional qualifications.

English Language Requirements
 

• IELTS

  Overall score 6.5. No less than 6.0 in any section.
   

• TOEFL

  Overall score 90 with minimum scores of 21 for writing, 21 for listening, 22 for reading and 23 for speaking.

UK fees per year:
£12,000 full-time
 

International fees per year:
£21,000 full-time

Our Master’s programmes are designed to prepare you for a successful career, wherever in the world you plan to work. Employers expect advanced communication and technical skills, team-working and independent research, project-management and the very latest specialist knowledge from their postgraduate recruits.
 

Our MSc in Financial Economics enables you to develop the professional, research and economic skills and subject expertise that will make you a valuable asset from the start of your career.
 

This is also an excellent programme from which to launch an academic career by later pursuing your own PhD research topic in economics.
 

Careers in Economics
 

You may choose to apply an MSc in Financial Economics in a variety of roles including:

• Economist
• Financial risk analyst
• Investment analyst
• Statistician