MscFinancial Economics

Study location	United Kingdom, Birmingham
Type	Master courses, full-time
Nominal duration	1 year
Study language	English
Awards	Msc

Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher) At least a Bachelor degree or postgraduate diploma from a UK university or equivalent. The degree must be in a relevant subject All entrants should have a good undergraduate degree (UK 2.1 or equivalent) in Economics or a related subject. Minimum subject requirements would be intermediate level Microeconomics, Macroeconomics and Econometrics (or Statistics) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. Upload documents in original language and translations. Take originals along when you go to study.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE, CAE or CPE, IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL 90+ IELTS : Score 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band. Or Cambridge English(CAE): Advanced Minimum overall score of 176, with no less than 169 in any component. Please note: TOEFL IBT test will not be accepted for September 2015 entry.

Other requirements	At least 2 reference(s) should be provided. Two academic references (or if appropriate to the programme applied for, one could be from your employer).

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Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Programme structure

The programme will be primarily targeted at students with an undergraduate degree in an economics-based degree but with a desire to obtain a technical training relevant for the world of finance.

With its blend of generic modules and specialist financial modules, MSc Financial Economics would be ideal for individuals wishing to embark on a career in the finance industry.

This course will give students an insight into financial markets and the world of banking from an economics perspective.

Compulsory modules (with credit weightings)

Theory of Finance (10)
Macroeconomics (20)
Econometrics (30)
Topics in Money and Banking (10)
Economics of Financial Markets (10)
Monetary Policy (10)
Options and Derivatives (10)
Dissertation (10)

Optional modules – choose 10 credits from the modules below

Development Economic Policy
International Trade Policy
Experimental and Behavioural Economics
International Banking: Regulation and Supervision
Natural Resource Economics
Corporate Finance

Career opportunities

Students completing MSc Financial Economics will have acquired the advanced disciplinary knowledge and competence in methodology and techniques required for employment in the financial world.

They will have acquired generic skills that are applicable across a wide range of career opportunities.

Career Events and Workshops

A range of career management, personal development and employer events are run each year to help students make the most of the opportunities that they will come across after graduation. They are advertised via the Careers in Business website, leaflets, notice boards, emails and on Canvas, the University’s virtual learning environment (VLE).

Careers Development Advice

Consultants provide individual advice services to help students realise their career objectives, including:

career review and objective setting;
job seeking strategies;
CV review and application advice;
interview and selection advice;
working in the UK;
international work enquiries