Financial Economics MSc

University of Birmingham

United Kingdom, Birmingham

University Rank:#76

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Duration12 month(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 45,074 / Year

Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

Financial Economics MSc

About

Course overview

Elevate your understanding of the economic principles underpinning finance, and prepare to shape the future of the industry with our MSc Financial Economics.

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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.

This University of Birmingham Financial Economics masters degree will help students acquire an advanced training in economics and in finance, acquainting them with developments and current issues

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Holders of a Bachelors degree of four years duration from a recognised university in the Saudi Arabia will be considered for postgraduate study. Holders of Bachelors degree will normally be expected to have achieved a GPA of 3.0/4, 3.75/5 or 75% for 2:1 equivalency or 2.8/4, 3.5/5 or 70% for 2:2 equivalency.

Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and a Masters degree, with a GPA of 3.0/4.0 or 75% from a recognised institution to be considered. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.

English Program Requirements

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:

TOEFL: 88 overall with no less than 21 in Reading, 20 Listening, 22 Speaking and 21 in Writing
Pearson Test of English (PTE): Academic 67 with no less than 64 in all four skills
Cambridge English: C1 Advanced - minimum overall score of 176, with no less than 169 in any component
LanguageCert ESOL SELT (UKVI): B2 'Communicator' with no less than 33 in each skill

Career

Career opportunities

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

As a Birmingham Business School student, you will benefit from two award-winning Careers teams.

Careers Network is the University of Birmingham careers and employability team offering: career fairs, employer events with top firms across the UK, start-up and entrepreneurial activities, and support. Internships and bursaries are also available exclusively to University of Birmingham students.

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 you 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.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

45,074 / year

Financial Economics MSc

University of Birmingham

United Kingdom, Birmingham

Go to Official Website