MSc Financial Economics


The University of Manchester    School of Social Sciences

Full time & Part time See Course MSc 1 year (full-time); 2 years (part-time)

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Course description

The demand for highly skilled experts in financial economics continues to increase rapidly in the modern economy. This demand exists in the public sector (central banks, international organisations, academic institutions) and especially, in the private sector (commercial banks and insurance companies).

This course is designed to meet this demand, for those of you who seek a quantitative degree in financial economics, by combining a solid training in financial economics and macroeconomic principles, as well as the quantitative methods needed for the analysis of financial markets.

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Entry Requirements

A UK 2:1 honours degree (or overseas equivalent) in economics, finance, mathematics or a related subject with economic theory, mathematics and econometrics studied at a high level.

When assessing your academic record, we consider the grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification.

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