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Elevate your understanding of the economic principles underpinning finance, and prepare to shape the future of the industry with our MSc Financial Economics.
Join Dr Yao Yao on Wednesday 12th February 2025 online to discover more about postgraduate study opportunities in our Department of Economics
The MSc Financial Economics will provide you with a thorough understanding of the economic principles that underpin financial markets and institutions. Through a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical quantitative skills, this program equips you for a dynamic career in the global finance industry. Tailored for driven and ambitious individuals, this course ensures that you are well-prepared to excel in the complex and rewarding field of finance.
The MSc Financial Economics programme is tailored for motivated and driven individuals who are passionate about the finance industry. We seek students who have a strong interest in understanding economic principles, analysing financial markets, and using quantitative tools to make informed decisions.
Whether you are a recent graduate with a background in economics, finance, or a related field, or a mid-career professional aiming to elevate your understanding of economic principles underpinning finance, this programme is designed to meet your needs. We welcome students who are eager to excel, contribute to the finance world, and pursue rewarding and successful careers in various sectors of the industry.
Through our strong links with industry your academic study is combined with a real practical focus, leading to vast and varied job opportunities once you graduate.
By studying this programme, you can expect to develop a specialist financial economics career within the private sector, and global financial institutions.
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Our MSc Financial Economics includes a wide variety of learning and teaching.
The course comprises of 180 credits, taught through a series of 20 credit modules and a 60 credit Dissertation. Students will study four core modules and choose two optional modules.
The modules listed below are an indication only and may be subject to change. Occasionally, it may be necessary to make changes to modules, for example, to ensure they remain current and relevant.
As a research-intensive University, our teaching is informed by the latest academic thinking and expertise of our staff. For more information on the circumstances in which the University may need to make changes to modules, please refer to the Terms and Conditions for applicants.
The following must be taken:
Module Title | Credits | Semester |
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Advanced Asset Pricing | 20 | Semester 2 |
Economics of Financial Intermediation | 20 | Semester 1 |
Financial Econometrics | 20 | Semester 1 |
MSc Financial Economics Dissertation | 60 | |
Microfoundations of Finance | 20 | Semester 1 |
Choose two of the following optional modules:
Module Title | Credits | Semester |
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Advanced Quantitative Methods | 20 | Semester 2 |
Behavioural Economics and Finance | 20 | Semester 2 |
Economics of Corporate Finance | 20 | Semester 2 |
To gain a place at Birmingham you will need to meet our general entry requirements, as well as those specific to your course. Your application will be reviewed by the course’s Admissions Tutor, who will decide whether your application should receive an offer.
or postgraduate diploma from a UK university (or overseas equivalent) in Economics or a related discipline. Applicants must have achieved a mark equivalent to a 2:1 at undergraduate level in Microeconomics, Macroeconomics and Econometrics or Statistics modules. Applicants who demonstrate that they can exceed the minimum entry requirements will be given preference.
If you are an international student, you will need to demonstrate you have a suitable level of English proficiency, usually through the form of an IELTS or equivalent qualification.
For this course we require IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band, which is equivalent to:
Improve your knowledge of spoken and written English in preparation for studying at Birmingham with our pre-sessional English courses. If you have a conditional offer, you can take one of these courses as an alternative to retaking IELTS or other similar qualifications.
(full-time)
We charge an annual tuition fee. Fees for 2025 entry are above.
The fees quoted are for one year only. For those studying courses that are longer than one year, tuition fees will also be payable in subsequent years of your programme.
Tuition fees can either be paid in full or by instalments. You can check whether you are eligible for UK or international fees with our admissions team.
Learn more about postgraduate tuition fees and funding.
To help with the cost of studies, this loan is available to all UK students. You can use this loan towards fees, maintenance or other costs at your own discretion. It’s available for all full-time, part-time and distance learning Masters programmes, as long as you don’t already have a Masters qualification (or equivalent).If you’re a student from Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland, you can apply for Masters loans from your country’s government.
To help you afford your studies, we’ve put more than £33 million into student support and scholarships. We also offer a range of advice on searching for funding and managing your finances.
Birmingham Business School Masters Scholarships are designed to empower the next generation of leaders who are passionate about advancing responsible business and driving positive change.
For 2025, we are offering several scholarships to invest in future leaders who will set new global standards for responsible business leadership through challenging the status quo to seek progressive solutions to complex global challenges.
We want to welcome the brightest talent to our postgraduate community. That’s why our Birmingham Masters Scholarships award £3,000 to more than 300 students each year.
To apply for a postgraduate programme, you will need to submit your application and supporting documents online.
Application deadline for UK and non visa requiring applicants. We will close applications as soon as the programme is full. Early applications are encouraged.
Find out how to apply to our postgraduate taught programmes. Please read this information carefully before completing your application.
If you have a question about our admissions process, including how to apply, your offer and how to track your application, please visit our admissions portal.
The programme is designed to enhance your employability by building your knowledge and skills in key areas of financial economics, such as developing expertise in economics, econometrics, and financial data analysis
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