Financial Economics MSc
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    Financial Economics MSc

    City, University of London
    City, University of London
    United Kingdom
    United Kingdom, London
    University Rank:#310
    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 33,324 / Year
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026
    Financial Economics MSc

    About

    Benefits of this course

    We help you develop new and existing skills, significantly enhance your specialist knowledge and prepare you for relevant work.

    You gain exposure to the regulatory and policy aspects of finance with world-class academic training in theory, quantitative methods and a selection of applied modules.

    Our teaching covers areas including financial markets, the roles of major financial institutions and deep empirical investigations.

    A developed understanding of modern economic theory relevant to financial topics gives you a wide perspective to inform your future ambitions.

    The dissertation track of this Master's in Financial Economics course is also an ideal pathway to an Economics or Finance PhD.

    Award

    You can select to apply for one of the available exit points for this course.

    • Master of Science (MSc)

    Who is this course for?

    This Master's in Financial Economics course will appeal if you want to specialise in either finance or economics after completing an undergraduate degree, or if you want to refocus your interests as a mid-career professional.

    It will help to prepare you for rewarding potential careers in roles including quantitative analyst or financial economist.

    Explore new advances in financial economics through economic theory and applied quantitative methods to uncover a variety of dynamic and rewarding employment opportunities. You will develop an advanced and balanced understanding of modern economic theory as it relates to the ever-changing world of finance.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Saudi Arabia

    Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Saudi Arabian equivalent required.

    The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

    Saudi Arabian Bachelor degrees are typically accepted with GPA 3.2 out of 4.0 or GPA 4.0 out of 5.0 equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and GPA 2.4 out of 4.0 or GPA 3.0 out of 5.0 equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

    Pre-master’s programmes

    If you don't meet the entry requirements, please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at City, University of London. You can explore your options by visiting City's Foundation Programmes page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months

    For more information see our main Visa page.

    English Program Requirements

    If you're a national of a majority English-speaking country, or have previously completed a university degree (or equivalent) in one, you will not need to prove your knowledge of English to apply for the course.

    The government provides a list of recognised majority English-speaking countries.

    Otherwise, to participate fully in the collaborative learning process in the School of Policy and Global Affairs, you must provide evidence that you meet the courses English language requirements.

    This course requires the equivalent of an IELTS academic test with an overall score of 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any component.

    We will also accept an equivalent score in any of the tests listed under the English language requirements section.

    You must have completed the qualification no more than two years prior to the start of the course.

    Know that this list is exhaustive and as such we are unable to accept any qualifications or evidence outside of this.

    Please note that the scores stated at the link above are lower than those you would need to meet for entry to the course.

    Contact the admissions team if you have any questions about qualification equivalencies.

    English language programmes

    Don't meet the English language requirements? INTO City, University of London offers English language programmes to help prepare you for study at university. These intensive and flexible courses are designed to improve your English ability for entry to degree courses.

    Career

    When you complete this programme there will be many different career pathways open to you. Your ambitions may be shaped by the optional modules you take during the course.

    You might consider working as a consultant in the financial industry, or as a banker or quantitative analyst. Many other industries require financial and analytical expertise.

    Our recent graduates have secured roles including:

    • Economic Analyst at BlackRock
    • Cash Funding Analyst at Mizuho International
    • Quantitative Analyst at BNP Paribas.

    The Financial Economics MSc also gives a strong foundation for further doctoral research in the field of economics.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    33,324 / year
    Financial Economics MSc
    City, University of London
    City, University of London
    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, London

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