Finance and Economics (Research) MA Postgraduate Programme By Newcastle University Business School |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

25,900 GBPTuition Fee/year

Starting Month

SepStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Finance

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Our MA is designed to provide you with the essential skills, as well as an advanced knowledge and understanding of economics and finance, to proceed to doctoral research.


The MA forms part of the 4.5 (Masters plus PhD) training route under the Northern Ireland and North East Doctoral Training Partnership (NINE DTP). It is only open to applicants submitting for funding under NINE DTP.


Throughout the course you'll develop:


  • a thorough understanding of social science theory, approaches and research methods
  • an understanding of research methods specific to economics and/or finance
  • knowledge of advanced scholarship and practice in areas within finance/economics
  • a broader awareness of cutting edge research across the social sciences
  • skills in data collection and analysis
  • specialist analytical and problem-solving skills

The research training provided will also be valuable for many non-academic careers in:


  • research institutions
  • other knowledge-intensive environments

Programme overview

Main Subject

Finance

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Our MA is designed to provide you with the essential skills, as well as an advanced knowledge and understanding of economics and finance, to proceed to doctoral research.


The MA forms part of the 4.5 (Masters plus PhD) training route under the Northern Ireland and North East Doctoral Training Partnership (NINE DTP). It is only open to applicants submitting for funding under NINE DTP.


Throughout the course you'll develop:


  • a thorough understanding of social science theory, approaches and research methods
  • an understanding of research methods specific to economics and/or finance
  • knowledge of advanced scholarship and practice in areas within finance/economics
  • a broader awareness of cutting edge research across the social sciences
  • skills in data collection and analysis
  • specialist analytical and problem-solving skills

The research training provided will also be valuable for many non-academic careers in:


  • research institutions
  • other knowledge-intensive environments

Admission Requirements

4.5+
2.7+
125+
6.5+
70+

A 2:2 honours degree, or international equivalent, in finance, economics or a related discipline.

12 Months
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
11,400 GBP
International
25,900 GBP

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