MSc Financial Economics
Department of Economics, Faculty of Social Sciences
Our courses blend theory and practice to help you develop the skills of the professional economist. They are highly valued in finance and business.
About the course1 year full-time/2 years part-time Prepares you for a career as an applied economist in commerce, financial institutions and markets, government or academia. We concentrate on building your skills and knowledge required by financial economists. You can choose an area of specialisation. Entry requirementsA good 2:1 undergraduate degree in economics usually with mathematics and statistics components. We will also consider students with very good degrees in related subjects with strong economics, finance (not accounting finance), mathematics and/or statistics components English language requirements for overseas studentsOverall IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent. Entry requirements for international students
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Optional modulesChoose three options from the following:
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You must pass the taught stage to proceed to the dissertation. Fees and fundingFinancial information for postgraduate taught courses Any questions?If you'd like to know more about any aspect of our courses, contact us: Mr David Roe |
Where your masters can take youRecent graduates now work as financial experts and economists with leading financial services and consultancy firms, government departments here and abroad, and with international organisations such as the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). Our course will also prepare you for PhD-level research in economics or finance. Our research influences policyOur academic staff have provided research and policy advice for major UK government departments and international organisations such as the International Labour Organisation, the World Bank and UNESCO. We also advise private sector organisations. Our main research interests are applied economics and econometrics including labour, international finance, health, education and development. The SF6D utility index for valuing health status was developed at Sheffield. This index is used by decision makers around the world to evaluate the cost effectiveness of health care interventions. Our staff advise governments, international organisations and the private sector.FacilitiesPostgraduate students have their own computer laboratories in the department. We provide support for Microsoft Office, Eviews, Microfit, Maple, SPSS, and support and training for STATA. The department is close to St George’s Library, which holds an extensive collection of economics books and journals. Many of our resources are now available online. Apply nowYou can apply for postgraduate study using our Postgraduate Online Application Form. It is a quick and easy process. |
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