Financial Economics MSc 12 months Postgraduate Programme By City St George’s, University of London |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

22,900 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Economics and EconometricsMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Economics and Econometrics

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Explore new advances in financial economics through economic theory and applied quantitative methods to uncover a variety of dynamic and rewarding employment opportunities. You will develop an advanced and balanced understanding of modern economic theory as it relates to the ever-changing world of finance.


We help you develop new and existing skills, significantly enhance your specialist knowledge and prepare you for relevant work.


You gain exposure to the regulatory and policy aspects of finance with world-class academic training in theory, quantitative methods and a selection of applied modules.


Our teaching covers areas including financial markets, the roles of major financial institutions and deep empirical investigations.


A developed understanding of modern economic theory relevant to financial topics gives you a wide perspective to inform your future ambitions.


The dissertation track of this Master's in Financial Economics course is also an ideal pathway to an Economics or Finance PhD.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Economics and Econometrics

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Explore new advances in financial economics through economic theory and applied quantitative methods to uncover a variety of dynamic and rewarding employment opportunities. You will develop an advanced and balanced understanding of modern economic theory as it relates to the ever-changing world of finance.


We help you develop new and existing skills, significantly enhance your specialist knowledge and prepare you for relevant work.


You gain exposure to the regulatory and policy aspects of finance with world-class academic training in theory, quantitative methods and a selection of applied modules.


Our teaching covers areas including financial markets, the roles of major financial institutions and deep empirical investigations.


A developed understanding of modern economic theory relevant to financial topics gives you a wide perspective to inform your future ambitions.


The dissertation track of this Master's in Financial Economics course is also an ideal pathway to an Economics or Finance PhD.

Admission Requirements

6.5+

To apply for this course, you should have:

  • Some mathematical background (A-level, IB, AP or any other equivalent secondary school qualification).
  • An upper second-class degree (or equivalent) undergraduate degree in Mathematics, Economics or a related discipline (e.g. Finance, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science).
Students with a good lower second-class undergraduate degree in one of the above disciplines might be considered on a case-by-case basis.

If English is not your first language you will need the following qualification:

  • IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 for each sub-test) OR
  • A first degree from a UK university or an overseas institution recognised by City as providing adequate evidence of proficiency in the English language, for example, from institutions in Australia or the USA.
All applicants that require a Student visa must meet the minimum Home Office English Language ability requirements before City can issue the Certificate of Acceptance for Study (CAS) that is needed to apply for a Student visa.

1 Year
Sep

Domestic
15,950 GBP
International
22,900 GBP

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