MSc Finance and Economics

at University of St Andrews

Modules
Each compulsory module typically comprises:

• 20 lecture contact hours
• 5 or 10 contact hours for seminars, workshops and tutorials
• intensive independent study

For more details about each module, including weekly contact hours, teaching methods and assessment, please see the latest module catalogue, which is for the 2021–2022 academic year; some elements may be subject to change for 2022 entry.

Compulsory
You must take three compulsory modules in Semester 1. These are:

• Econometric Methods and Applications: advanced level training in econometric methods.
• Investment Analysis: investment value analysis, risk and return.

and one of:

• Macroeconomics: advanced treatment of the core models and concepts used in modern macroeconomics.
• Microeconomics: advanced treatment of the core models and concepts used in modern microeconomics.

In Semester 2, students take one compulsory module and can choose two optional modules from a selection of topics. The compulsory module is:

• Corporate Finance: investigates the relationship between corporate liabilities and corporate actions.

The University of St Andrews offers a variety of flexible entry options in order to ensure our doors remain open to all students, regardless of background or personal circumstances.

Although entry to St Andrews is competitive, we recognise a range of different qualifications and consider all aspects of your application, including context, your personal statement and references. Grades alone will not guarantee you admission, and actual offers may be higher or lower than the listed minimum grades required by each programme.

Information about our entry requirements can be found in academic entry explained and UK-based applicants can use our indicator to see which set of entry requirements they need to look at. All non-UK based applicants should look at our standard academic entry requirements.

The University also offers alternative entry routes for applicants who come from areas where we receive limited applications and who are unable to obtain the required grades, or for those who are returning to education after an extended period of time.

• SQA Highers: BBBB to AAAAB
• A-Level: ABB to A*A*A
• International Baccalaureate (IB): 36 (HL 6,5,5) to 38 (HL 6,6,6 plus SL 6,6,6). From 2021, programmes requiring A-levels Mathematics will accept either Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches or Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation at higher level.

Tuition fees

• Home: £10,395
• Overseas: £25,450

There is a long-standing tradition of Finance and Economics graduates working in a wide variety of challenging and rewarding posts including:

• academia
• banking
• commerce
• diplomatic service
• economics
• finance
• government
• industry
• insurance.

They work in the UK, Europe, and North America, and more frequently in locations such as China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan and Thailand.