Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham
MSc Financial Economics
Birmingham, United Kingdom
MSc
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
GBP 16,860 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for UK and non visa requiring applicants
** for UK| International: GBP 34,930
Key Summary
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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 in Financial Economics.
The MSc in 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 with 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.
Course highlights
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.
- Gain expertise from top academics in finance and economics, setting you on a path to a successful career.
- Develop advanced quantitative and analytical skills to excel in empirical financial market and institution analysis, gaining a competitive advantage.
- Undertake a practical summer research project, enhancing transferable skills and significantly boosting career opportunities.
- Study in Birmingham, the UK's Second City, renowned for its thriving financial sector and major financial institutions.
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.
Course delivery
Our MSc in Financial Economics includes a wide variety of learning and teaching.
- Taught modules - these include lectures, workshops and seminars
- Assessments - these will include exams, group and individual projects and presentations, reports, essays, videos, digital artefacts, and case studies
- Dissertation project - this provides students with the opportunity to develop and apply advanced research skills to a chosen area related to financial economics
Course Module
The course comprises 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.
- Advanced Asset Pricing
- Economics of Financial Intermediation
- Financial Econometrics
- MSc Financial Economics Dissertation
- Microfoundations of Finance
- #1: Most targeted by top graduate employers (High Fliers Report, The Graduate Market 2024)
- #80: QS World University Rankings 2025 (QS Top Universities)
- #93: World University Rankings 2025 (Times Higher Education)
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 by challenging the status quo to seek progressive solutions to complex global challenges.
What funding is available?
- Chancellors Scholarships – for Indian Students
- Chancellors Scholarships – for Chinese Students excelling in Economics and Finance
- Deans Award for Academic Excellence
- Deans Responsible Business Award
- Deans Outstanding Talent Award
- 125th Anniversary Scholarships – for international students
- Birmingham Masters Scholarship – for UK and Ireland Students
- Birmingham Alumni Scholarship
- Postgraduate Access Scholarships
- The Grants Register
- The British Council
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.
BBS Careers
BBS Careers is a dedicated service for Birmingham Business School students. The team provides guidance, support, and work experience opportunities, tailored to business school students, to help them succeed during and after university. We offer workshops, alumni and employer events, and 1-to-1 consultations. These will help you to develop your skills and learn how to submit high-quality internship and graduate applications.
Careers Network
Get ready for tomorrow, with advice, guidance and opportunities at every step of your studies. From developing new skills to preparing for a PhD, our Careers Network can help you gain an advantage in the job market or advance in your field.
Whatever you plan to do after your degree, the Careers Network offers a range of events and support services including networking opportunities, career coaching, one-to-one guidance, careers fairs and links with leading graduate recruiters. We also offer subject-specific careers consultants and a dedicated careers website for international students.