Economics
Economics and Finance MSc
1 year full-time
These programmes are designed to help you understand the concepts, methods and application of modern macroeconomics and microeconomics. Training in economics is combined with quantitative skills, research training and specialisation in various fields of finance. The following MSc named awards are normally available as pathways:
- Economics and Finance
- Financial Economics
- International Finance and Economics
- Monetary Economics
Semester 1
Compulsory Modules
- Macroeconomics
- Microeconomics
- Mathematical & Econometric Methods
- Research Communication
Optional Modules (choose 1)
- Financial Economics
- The Financial System
- Introduction to Measure Theory and Martingales
Semester 2
Compulsory Module
- Financial Econometrics
- Research Communication
Optional Modules (choose up to 3)
- Asset Management and Derivatives
- Banking and Financial Markets
- Comparative Banking
- Corporate Finance
- Development Finance
- Financial Market Trading
- Game Theory
- International Banking and Financial Markets
- International Finance
- Microeconometrics
- Monetary Theory and Policy
- Stochastic Calculus and Theory of Stochastic Pricing
- Trade Theory & Policy
Choice of Semester 2 modules may be restricted by the option selected in Semester 1. The Department reserves the right to vary the list of optional modules. Option lists are published in September and January each year.
Summer Period
Students satisfy the research requirement of the MSc by dissertation.
Entry Qualification*
Upper second class honours or joint honours degree in economics. Where the honours degree system is not used, high grades and a substantial economics and quantitative content.
Registration
All students initially register for the MSc in Economics and Finance. Paths leading to any other named award depend on the choice and availability of modules and dissertation topic.
Assessment
75% examination, 25% coursework for most modules.
Careers and Further Study
Well-trained, numerate economists are in high demand in every sector. The programmes prepare you for careers as professional economists in banking, education, finance, government or industry, and for higher awards by research.
Scholarships and Sponsorships
Departmental awards may be available for high-calibre students, including international students.
*Note: Entrance requirements are in addition to the General entrance requirements
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