MSc Financial Economics

This course is for you if you want to deepen your knowledge of Economics or Finance and potentially go on to study a PhD or research in the area of Economics or Finance.

Our MSc in Financial Economics provides you with a foundation for a career as an economic or financial analyst in the business, government or a major international organisation. You will develop an in-depth understanding of the principles of finance, investment analysis and analytical methods of modern finance.

You will gain an advanced understanding of the key theories and concepts of finance and investment through our core modules. You will be able to pursue your own areas of interest in two core modules and through your dissertation.

You will gain a strong command of analytical techniques, computing and research methods for problem-solving and develop your critical analysis of economic theories and debates. The degree will equip you with confidence in the use and presentation of economic arguments in your professional role.

To help you develop the skills that leading employers ask for, and let you see how traders work, we have 12 Bloomberg terminals in the University Library.

The MSc in Financial Economics opens up career options as an economic or financial analyst in business, government or a major international organisation. The course also prepares you for a PhD in Economics or Finance.

Entry Requirements

A good second class honours degree or equivalent from a recognised university in economics or finance.

English Language Requirements

IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If your first language is not English, you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard.

Career Opportunities

Our finance and economics courses have been developed to match the needs of employers and are highly regarded within business and government, whether national or international.

Many of our students have gone on to work in major banks, companies, and governments, or pursued careers in academia and education.

A postgraduate qualification from the University of Leicester is career-changing. It can be the springboard to promotion with your current employer, the platform from which to launch a new career, or simply an aid to becoming more effective in your current role. If you are already in employment, enhancing your career by studying at postgraduate level gives a clear signal to employers that you are committed to developing your skills and knowledge and have studied to a higher level.

The University of Leicester School of Business has an excellent reputation for postgraduate teaching. Studying here will help prepare you for a wide range of career opportunities in government, business or the financial services sector, as well as for future research.

About the School

The University of Leicester School of Business was established in 2016, bringing together the outstanding expertise in Economics and Management to create a world-class business school.

Full-time MSc Degrees

MSc Banking and International Finance

This course is for you if you want to take an analytical approach to understand the methods used in modern banking and finance in the international context.

MSc Business Analysis and Finance

This course is for you if you wish to apply your understanding of economics and quantitative techniques to the analysis of problems in business regulation, organisation and finance.

MSc Finance

CFA® Program Partner of CFA Institute

This course is for you if you want to learn the mechanics of financial markets, understand the financial decisions of corporations and the nature of financial risk.

MSc Financial Economics

This course is for you if you want to deepen your knowledge of Economics or Finance and potentially go on to study a PhD or research in the area of Economics or Finance.

MSc Financial Risk Management We are an Academic Partner of GARP – The Global Association of Risk Professionals. This course is for you if you want to equip yourself with skills in risk management techniques, quantitative analysis, financial analysis and programming.

PhD

Our School of Business is research-led, committed to producing the highest quality scholarship while recognising the important relationship between excellence in research and in teaching.

PhD students complete an independent research project under the guidance of a supervisory team. The research is normally completed over a maximum period of 3 to 3.5 years (full-time) or 6 to 6.5 years (part-time/distance learning).

We offer Economics PhD supervision in areas compatible with the research interests of our academic staff including:

• Game Theory
• Mechanism Design
• Behavioral Economics
• Industrial Organisation
• Growth Theory
• Public Economics
• Labour Economics
• Political Economy
• Economics of Migration
• Health Economics
• Organisation Theory
• Business Ethics
• Marketing and Consumption
• Accounting and Finance
• Political Economy
• Human Resource Management

We offer supervision for the degrees of:

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Full-Time
• Master of Philosophy (MPhil) - Full-Time