Financial Economics MA

A focus on the key issues surrounding the role of finance in the contemporary economy
Students receive a solid background in core graduate economic analysis, economic history and economic thought
All lectures are supplemented by seminars, giving an opportunity for regular feedback and discussion
The Department of Economics is actively engaged in research and publication on financial topics, with regular staff seminars and workshops
Careful guidance and supervision given on the research dissertation focusing on financial economics
The MA is good preparation for work with a range of public and private institutions concerned with issues surrounding financial economics

Whilst studying this Financial Economics MA, you'll be taught a range of skills to enhance your employability. All students completing the programme will emerge with a sound understanding of the underlying analytical principles and research techniques used in financial economics, as well as the ability to write in a clear and coherent manner about the issues involved. The dissertation evidences the ability to produce an extended piece of research in this field, integrating and demonstrating mastery of this range of skills.

You will be equipped with the required knowledge and skills, and will be seen to be attractive to a range of employers involved in, or dealing with financial issues in both the public and private sector, including governmental and nongovernmental research organisations concerned with finance, financial institutions and industrial firms, government regulatory bodies and academic institutions; it also prepares individuals to act independently as specialists on financial affairs.

If you are already working in finance, the programme will provide you with a mixture of analytical insight and relevant skills that will enable you to enhance your existing career paths. If you would like to proceed onto further study and research, the programme lays the foundations for the continuation of study on an academic career track.

successful completion of a certified programme of study in an area appropriate to the content of the degree (normally a good second-class honours undergraduate degree or its equivalent, including, where appropriate, quantitative methods having been studied to an appropriate standard); strong academic performance in other disciplines will be considered on a case-by-case basis;
relevant non-certificated learning