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  MSc Financial Econometrics


University of Essex    Department of Economics

Full time October MSc 1 Year Full Time
Business & Management (5) Economics (10)

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The MSc Financial Econometrics programme at our university offers a unique blend of practical finance and theoretical econometrics. Taught jointly by the Department of Economics and Essex Business School, this course equips you with the skills sought after by various financial institutions. You'll gain a solid theoretical foundation in econometrics, complemented by modules from the business school. The programme covers topics like asset pricing, estimation methods, and time series econometrics. Our world-leading research and expert staff ensure a high-quality learning experience. With the opportunity to study abroad and achieve a dual award, this programme opens doors to exciting careers in business and finance.

About the course

MSc Financial Econometrics combines a practical approach to finance with a strong theoretical approach in econometrics, and is taught jointly between our Department of Economics and Essex Business School. This mix of approaches means that you graduate from our course as someone who is very attractive to a variety of financial institutions, from insurance companies to central banks.

You develop a solid theoretical grounding in econometrics which complements the modules taught by Essex Business School; this structure gives you the opportunity to develop your skills in econometrics and apply them practically in a finance environment. You investigate topics including:

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Entry Requirements

A degree with an overall 2.2 in a discipline related to economics such as: Economics, Maths, Engineering, Finance, Physics or any other degree with a strong maths component.

The Degree should contain some economics components including Macroeconomics; Microeconomics or Econometrics.

We accept a wide range of qualifications from applicants studying in the EU and other countries. Get in touch with any questions you may have about the qualifications we accept. Remember to tell us about the qualifications you have already completed or are currently taking.



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