Economics and Finance MSc

Why Choose This Course

The finance industry is a big part of the economy – and not just in the UK where it employs more than one million people. Economists typically solve problems that are intricately related to resource allocation, and this means that they are well-placed to understand in-depth &ndash, and help shape – financial markets.

Our MSc in Economics and Finance will engage you with a transformative curriculum that promotes advanced knowledge in both subjects and offers many opportunities to develop skills that are relevant to the modern world.

The program is designed to prepare you for a range of careers in finance or economics in which advanced analytical capabilities and independent thought can contribute to self-fulfillment. Graduates of the program are also well-placed to pursue further study in economics and/or finance.

The School of Economics has a reputation as a leading research-intensive department in the UK. In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework, our School was ranked in the top 10 schools in the UK for world-leading research. The School achieved an overall ranking of 6th for real-world impact and 8th for research environment in REF 2021. Our student satisfaction rating in the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2022 was 87%.

What You Will Study

As a student in this program, you will gain exposure to advanced economic concepts while mastering the complexities of the financial system. In the first semester, you will develop a systematic understanding of the core principles in high-level microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, and finance.

The second semester offers great optionality that will allow you to shape your program according to your strengths, preferences, and/or career aspirations. Several aspects of finance are covered (including modules on International Finance, Derivatives Securities, Corporate Finance, Theory and Applications in Finance, and Risk Management) together with opportunities to enhance your econometric modeling skills (Econometrics 2 and Financial Econometrics) or explore aspects of economics at more depth (Microeconomics 2, Economics of the Firm).

The MSc Economics and Finance program features a series of lectures and workshops in research methods that will allow you to build the skills you need to carry out independent research in economics/finance and complete your dissertation in the summer.

Professional Recognition

MSc - Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)

Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.