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

25,900 Tuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

FinanceMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Finance

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This course will allow you to gain advanced knowledge and understanding of economics and finance.

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

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.

Advanced statistical software

Where possible you'll have access to advanced statistical software including:

· SPSS

· Stata

· Gauss

· MATLAB

· SAS

· Maple

· Minitab

· Eviews

· R

Programme overview

Main Subject

Finance

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This course will allow you to gain advanced knowledge and understanding of economics and finance.

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

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.

Advanced statistical software

Where possible you'll have access to advanced statistical software including:

· SPSS

· Stata

· Gauss

· MATLAB

· SAS

· Maple

· Minitab

· Eviews

· R

Admission Requirements

6.5+
70+
90+

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


Tuition fees

Domestic
11,400
International
25,900

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