MSc Financial Economics

at University of Manchester

Modules:
 

• Mathematical Methods in Economic Analysis
• Macroeconomic Theory
• Financial Econometrics
• Financial Economics I
• Introduction to Quantitative Methods in Economics
• Econometric Methods

• A UK 2:1 honours degree (or overseas equivalent) in economics, finance, mathematics or a related subject with economic theory, mathematics and econometrics studied at a high level.
• When assessing your academic record, we consider the grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification.

Applicants whose first language is not English should meet the following language requirements:

• IELTS Academic test score of 7 overall, including 7 in writing with no further component score below 6.5
• TOEFL IBT 100 with 25 in writing and no further score below 22 in each section. TOEFL code for Manchester is 0757
• Pearson Test of English (PTE) score of 76 overall, with 76 in writing and no further score below 70

Tuition Fees for UK Students:
£14,000 per year.

Tuition Fees for International Students:
£28,500 per year.

Employment opportunities for students in financial economics are very good. Whether you are looking to work as an economist, portfolio manager, risk management consultant, or financial analyst, this course will expose you to quantitative techniques that are highly useful in the financial industry.