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Economics and Finance MSc

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Study mode

Full time

Duration

12 months

Start date

16-SEP-24

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Economics Finance / Accounting (General)

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

This course gives you the skills and knowledge in a range of economics and finance issues and methods.

Overview

Our MSc Economics and Finance programme is designed to enrich your expertise and understanding of various aspects in the fields of economics and finance.

This course is well-suited to a range of individuals, such as those who:

  • do not have a financial background
  • are considering careers in financial businesses, trading or consulting
  • would like to progress to further academic study in economics and finance

This course will suit you if you're interested in the following careers:

  • investment banking
  • financial and economics research
  • financial trading
  • economist
  • financial analyst
  • data analyst

What you will learn:

  • how to apply economic knowledge, tools and techniques to resolve economic and financial issues
  • how to analyse and understand the interaction between economics and finance disciplines in the global context
  • the role played by key supranational institutions like the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Trade Organization (WTO)

Modules

Students learn how to apply sophisticated quantitative methods and procedures to produce a research paper. Lectures build on the skills and knowledge obtained in the semester 1 econometrics module, by expanding in more detail on econometric theory that is particularly useful in finance and international economics. The main focus is on the application of quantitative methods to real world data using econometric software and on the preparation of an independent research paper that is comparable with a journal article. Seminars provide practical experience in obtaining and analysing data using software. This module enables students to develop skills that are necessary for writing a dissertation of good quality.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£15,600

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£27,100

Entry requirements

A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent. Your transcripts need to show an understanding of: basic calculus; probability theory; statistical inference. You can use your personal statement to show your mathematical knowledge if it is not clear from your transcripts.

University information

Newcastle University is a world-leading university renowned for the quality of its teaching and research. The university is recognised internationally for its contributions to global problem solving in innovative and creative ways. Newcastle University is a prestigious founding member of the Russell Group association of research-intensive universities in the UK. The university enjoys an outstanding reputation as an institution at which...more