Program Overview

Economics, Finance and Banking MSc

Overview

Sharpen your knowledge of economics and finance, and gain a deep insight into the financial services sector as you learn to interpret trends, identify market risks and assess public policy.

If you have some knowledge of statistics or quantitative methods our Master's in Economics, Finance and Banking will help you to open doors to ambitious roles in the finance, banking, business and public sectors.

Rather than specialising in just one area, we'll make sure you gain an in-depth overview of economics, finance and banking, and you'll graduate with a diverse and transferrable skill set.

You'll combine theory, research and data analysis to learn how to respond to real-world economic issues. You’ll develop the specialist knowledge, professional skills and forecasting techniques that'll make you a real asset to the financial services and banking sectors.

Key Information

Accreditation

This course is Accredited

Study Mode and Duration

• 1 year full-time
• 2 years part-time

Start Date

• September 2025

Course Information

Core Modules

Full-time

• Aef Research Methods and Dissertation - 45 credits
• Corporate Finance - 15 credits
• International Banking: Efficiency, Competition and Regulation - 15 credits
• Market Structure and Competition - 15 credits
• Competition Policy and the Regulation of Markets - 15 credits
• Financial Econometrics - 15 credits
• Financial Markets and Instruments - 15 credits
• International Banking, Financial Markets and Monetary Policy - 15 credits
• Statistics and Data Modelling I - 15 credits

Part-time

• Aef Research Methods and Dissertation - 45 credits
• Corporate Finance - 15 credits
• Statistics and Data Modelling I - 15 credits
• Financial Econometrics - 15 credits
• Financial Markets and Instruments - 15 credits
• International Banking: Efficiency, Competition and Regulation - 15 credits
• Market Structure and Competition - 15 credits
• Competition Policy and the Regulation of Markets - 15 credits
• International Banking, Financial Markets and Monetary Policy - 15 credits

Optional Modules

• Database Design and Implementation - 15 credits
• Digital Economy: Society, Culture and Policy - 20 credits
• Financial Technology: Micro Perspectives - 15 credits

Course Costs and Funding

Tuition Fees (September 2025 start)

• UK, Channel Islands, and Isle of Man students:
  • Full time: £12,600
  • Part time: £4,200 in year 1 and £8,400 in year 2
• EU students (including Transition Scholarship):
  • Full time: £12,600
  • Part time: £4,200 in year 1 and £8,400 in year 2
• International students:
  • Full time: £19,200
  • Part time: £6,400 in year 1 and £12,800 in year 2

Funding Your Studies

• Explore how to fund your studies, including available scholarships and bursaries.
• If you're a UK student, you may be eligible for a Government Postgraduate Master's Loan.

Facilities and Specialist Equipment

Bloomberg Suite

• Access data from the world's global financial markets, gain experience using industry standard software and have the option to earn your Bloomberg certificate with training and an online exam, paid for by the University.

How You'll Spend Your Time

Full-time Study

• 8 hours of teaching time every week (lecture, seminar or workshop)
• 24–30 hours of independent study each week

Part-time Study

• 4 hours of teaching time every week (lecture, seminar or workshop)
• 12–15 hours of independent study each week

Career Development

Careers This Master's Prepares You For

• This comprehensive degree prepares you for a range of careers, giving you the knowledge, technical ability and networking opportunities that allow you the freedom to consider your career options as you study.
• You could go on to work in the finance and banking sectors, business and commerce, industry, or the public sector.

Graduates of This Course Have Gone On to Roles Such As

• Account Manager
• Financial Analyst
• Trader in financial assets
• Purchasing and Acquisitions Officer
• Commercial, Industrial or Public Sector Manager

Supporting You

Types of Support

• Personal tutor
• Learning support tutors
• Laboratory support
• Academic Skills Tutors (AST)
• Wellbeing and mental health support
• Disability advice and additional support
• Library support
• Mathematics and stats support
• Support with English

Apply

• Applications for this Master's course are made directly to us.
• There's no deadline for applications to this course. We accept applications right up until the start date in September, as long as there are places available.