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Economics and Finance MSc – 1 year full-time

Master

In Bath ()

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Duration

    1 Year

If you are considering work in a financial institution, consultancy, ministry of finance or economics, or central bank, our MSc Economics and Finance is for you.

This specialist master’s brings together a compelling combination of training in advanced economic theory with relevant finance units.

Starting with a comprehensive refresher course in essential maths and economics skills, we will go on to explore how economics can be used to help address real financial issues such as the global financial crisis.

You will use a deeper understanding of economic theory to gain additional insights into these events, and we will support your investigations with rigorous training in econometrics to allow you to interpret and analyse empirical data effectively.

About this course

By the end of this course you will be able to:

analyse economic and financial data and critically evaluate existing research
understand the key issues surrounding major economic and financial debates and contribute to these
apply economic concepts to specific economic and finance questions
formulate an original research question and write at an academic level

This course is designed to give you the in-depth knowledge and skills needed to secure work in a financial institution, consultancy, ministry of finance or economics, or central bank. It is also suitable if you're considering doctoral study.

Our graduates have excellent employment prospects. Recent students have progressed onto prestigious jobs around the world, including:

Senior Credit Analyst (Deutsche Leasing China)
Analyst Developer (Schroders)
Private Banking Executive (Barclays Wealth and Investment Management, London)
Relationship Manager (JP Morgan Chase, China)
Research Analyst (Farringdon Capital Management, Denmark)
Assistant Vice President (HSBC Commercial Banking, Hong Kong)
Head of Market Intelligence (Cisco Systems)
Investment Specialist (TKB Investment Partners, Russia)

IELTS: 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in all components
The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 62 with no less than 59 in any element
TOEFL IBT: 90 overall with a minimum 21 in all 4 components
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

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Subjects

  • Economics
  • Finance
  • Financial
  • Full Time
  • Financial Training
  • Economic Theory
  • Research
  • Research skills
  • Programme
  • Programme Planning
  • Requirements

Course programme

Course structure

Occasionally we make changes to our programmes in response to, for example, feedback from students, developments in research and the field of studies, and the requirements of accrediting bodies. You will be advised of any significant changes to the advertised programme, in accordance with our Terms and Conditions.

Compulsory course units

These compulsory units are currently being studied by our students, or are proposed new units.

Semester 1
  • Econometrics for economics and finance
  • Financial economics
  • Macroeconomics
  • Microeconomics
  • Plus one optional unit
Semester 2
  • Financial econometrics
  • Corporate finance
  • Plus three optional units
Summer
  • Economics: Masters dissertation
Optional course units

These optional units are currently being studied by our students, or are proposed new units.

Semester 1
  • Financial investment management
  • Financial derivatives
  • Introduction to quantitative finance
Semester 2
  • Economics of financial institutions
  • Incentives and performance
  • International monetary policy and institutions
  • Financial risk management
  • Advanced economic theory
  • Computational economics
  • International finance
  • Financial engineering
Learning and assessment

Learning
  • Lectures
  • Online resources
  • Practical sessions
  • Seminars
Assessment
  • Attendance
  • Coursework
  • Dissertation
  • Essay
  • Multiple choice examination
  • Online assessment
  • Oral assessment
  • Practical work
  • Written examination

Additional information

UK/EU application deadline 31 August 2020

Overseas deadline 30 June 2020

Economics and Finance MSc – 1 year full-time

Price on request