Financial Economics MSc

University of Nottingham School of Economics

Full time September MSc 1 year full-time

FindAMasters summary

Are you fascinated by the world of finance and eager to understand the economics behind it? Look no further than our Financial Economics MSc programme. Designed for those with a background in economics or a related discipline, this comprehensive course equips you with essential skills and knowledge to navigate the complexities of financial markets. Delve into core areas like consumer and firm behaviour, macroeconomic policymaking, and data analysis. You'll also have the opportunity to specialize in financial and macroeconometrics, gaining advanced understanding of institutions and policy evaluation techniques. With expert guidance and a 15,000-word dissertation, you'll graduate ready to excel in the financial sector. Achieve your career aspirations with an advanced economics degree from the University of Nottingham.

About the course

Our Financial Economics MSc provides you with the core skills and techniques needed to understand the economics of financial markets. It includes an introduction to the fundamentals of financial economics, which means that this masters is suitable for those who have not specialised in this area of economics before.

Our teaching is informed by the research of the Centre for Finance, Credit and Macroeconomics. This work is incorporated into the modules we offer and you will learn from experts in their field.

You will take modules in core areas such as consumer and firm behaviour, and the macroeconomic context for policymaking. You will also take a hands-on data analysis module with applications relevant to financial economics.

Entry Requirements

2:1 (or international equivalent) in a discipline with significant economics content

Fees

Please see the university website for further information on fees for this course.

Where will I study?

University of Nottingham

Studying here will grant you access to world-leading teaching and research, with impressive facilities to support your studies. By choosing to study with us you will become part of a diverse community of over 46,000 students from 150 countries. You will work with passionate academics from around the globe and may have the chance to study at one of our international campuses in China or Malaysia.