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About the course
About the Economics MSc:
- Rigorous training in theoretical and applied economics
- Emphasis on formal maths and statistics
- Emphasis on understanding, critically assessing and conducting formal research
- Suitable as preparation for an MRes or PhD
- Opportunity to apply for a summer internship at Frontier Economics, one of Europe’s largest economic consultancies (subject to taking the relevant module)
- Large number of generous scholarships for outstanding candidates
School of Economics and Finance (SEF):
- Around 1,000 master’s students from all over the world
- Teaching by research-active academics as well as visiting city professionals
- Wide range of elective modules
- Wide range of optional short modules(on programming languages, trading platforms such as Bloomberg, etc.)
- QUMMIF investment fund invests real money (currently £40,000) based on analysis from students
- Part of the CFA Institute’s Research Challenge (team of students competes against teams from other universities)
Campus and Facilities
- Close to London’s financial districts (City of London and Canary Wharf)
- On-site accommodation
- State of the art building
- State-of-the art computer labs with mathematical and trading software (eg Reuters and Bloomberg)
Structure
Structure
In Semester A you will take four modules
Entry Requirements
Degree requirements
A 2:1 or above at undergraduate level in any subject, provided the degree contains substantial levels of study of Mathematics and Statistics.
Most students will generally have an Economics or related degree. Applicants from Mathematics, Engineering and Sciences backgrounds will be considered.
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Fees
Full-time study
September 2021 | 1 year
Home: £13,350
International: £21,000