MSc Financial Economics

The MSc Financial Economics program at Birkbeck University of London is a comprehensive course that provides students with a deep understanding of financial economics and its applications. The program covers various topics such as financial markets, instruments, and institutions; investment analysis and portfolio management; and risk management and financial regulation. Students will also learn about the theoretical foundations of finance and how to apply them in practical settings. This course is ideal for students who want to pursue a career in finance or related fields.

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The program consists of 12 modules, including core courses such as Financial Economics and Financial Markets, and specialized electives such as Behavioral Finance and Fintech. Students will also have the opportunity to engage in research projects and consultancy work with real-world clients. The program is designed to be flexible, allowing students to tailor their studies to their career goals.

Leading the Way in Finance Education: Why Choose Birkbeck University of London

Birkbeck University of London is a world-renowned institution for finance education, offering a wide range of academic and research opportunities. Students will have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including the Birkbeck Economics Research Centre and the Financial Markets Group. The university is also located in the heart of London, providing students with unparalleled networking opportunities and exposure to real-world financial markets.

Our MSc in Financial Economics will give you the tools and techniques you need to investigate important economic issues. It provides a thorough grounding in mathematical and econometric techniques, as well as microeconomics, and examines why financial markets are prone to crises, studying the details of past and present crises, and subsequent policy responses.

You will learn how to express original academic ideas and to test them with the use of econometrics. The study of econometrics covers linear and dynamic linear regression models, a wide variety of hypothesis tests, and techniques for estimating systems of equations. Techniques are illustrated with economic examples, such as models with rational expectations, as well as consumption, production, and money demand functions.

Graduates can pursue career paths in banking and finance, the public sector, industry, and research and analysis. Possible professions include:

financial risk analyst

economist

researcher

purchasing manager

management consultant

actuary.

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At least a second-class honors degree (2:2), or its equivalent, in either a directly relevant or a highly quantitative subject, or the Birkbeck Graduate Diploma in Economics. We expect all of our MSc students to be competent with intermediate microeconomics and macroeconomics, multivariable calculus, linear algebra, and statistics.

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.