Economics
Banking and Financial Markets MA
1 year full-time
The MA programmes are intended for honours graduates who wish to enhance their prospects of employment in the financial services sectors of Government and commerce.
Designed to appeal to people who do not have specialist undergraduate preparation in formal economic theory or quantitative methods, the programmes emphasise vocational relevance and conceptual clarity in modern theory and practice.
Semester 1
Compulsory Modules
- Economics for Banking and Financial Markets
- Essentials of Financial Economics
- Research Communication (two-semester module)
- Research Methods
- The Financial System
Semester 2
Compulsory Modules
- Developments in Financial Markets
- Introduction to Derivatives
- Research Communication (two-semester module)
Optional Modules (Choose 2)
- Applied Banking and Financial Modelling
- Credit Risk Management
- Financial Market Trading
- Regulation of International Banking
Summer Period
Students will satisfy the research requirement of the MA by examined participation in research practice.
Assessment
75% examination, 25% coursework for most modules.
Entry Qualification*
Usually an upper second class UK honours degree. For degrees where the honours system is not used, good grades will be required. Some undergraduate preparation in an economics, finance or business discipline is normally required but well-qualified candidates from other disciplines will also be considered.
Careers and Further Study
These programmes are designed for people who wish to study modern theory and practice in monetary policy, banking, and finance and financial markets in order to enhance their employment prospects in the financial services sector of government and industry.
Scholarships and Sponsorships
Departmental awards may be available for high-calibre students, including international students.
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