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Financial Economics
School of Economics,
Faculty of Social Sciences
Course description
This course enables you to specialise in financial economics and managing assets while giving you the option to choose other finance or economic modules.
It will prepare you for a career in financial corporations and government bodies involved with stock markets.
Modules
The content of our courses is reviewed annually to make sure it's up-to-date and relevant. Individual modules are occasionally updated or withdrawn. This is in response to discoveries through our world-leading research; funding changes; professional accreditation requirements; student or employer feedback; outcomes of reviews; and variations in staff or student numbers. In the event of any change we'll consult and inform students in good time and take reasonable steps to minimise disruption.
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Duration
1 year full-time
School
School of Economics
We have an international reputation for practical and real-world economics.
You'll be taught by some of the top economic experts in their field and you'll receive the latest cutting-edge teaching from people who care passionately about their subject.
Our staff advise government departments in the UK such as the Department for Work and Pensions, the Department for Education, as well as advisory bodies such as the Low Pay Commission. Their research helps shape government policies and aims to improve people's lives. This research also informs what you will be taught in your modules.
Our graduates are in demand by some of the country's top economics employers such as the Bank of England, PwC, IBM and HM Treasury.
Entry requirements
Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in economics or a degree which meets the module requirements below.
Module requirements
You should have studied the following four modules:
- Macroeconomics
- Microeconomics
- Mathematics
- Statistics or Econometrics
English language requirements
IELTS 6.5 (with 6 in each component) or University equivalent
If you have any questions about entry requirements, please contact the school/department.
Fees and funding
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Contact
study@sheffield.ac.uk
+44 114 222 3456
Any supervisors and research areas listed are indicative and may change before the start of the course.
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