MSc Financial Economics at Birkbeck, University of London

Programme overview

Our MSc Financial Economics is designed to offer you a blend of academic rigor with practical expertise. It is ideal if you are an ambitious individual keen to deepen your understanding of economic theory and its real-world applications, such as those relating to the global financial crisis and financial regulations that followed.

Faculty: Birkbeck Business School | Duration: One year full-time, on campus; One year full-time, online; One year full-time, flexible learning; Two years part-time, on campus; Two years part-time, online; Two years part-time, flexible learning | Study mode: full-time, part-time, online option | Intake: October 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course will equip you with advanced tools in microeconomics, banking and regulation, and econometrics to help prepare you for a dynamic career in banking and finance, government, consultancy or academia. You will begin by refreshing your mathematics and statistics skills. Compulsory modules include Econometrics, Financial Econometrics, Financial Markets, Banking and Regulation, Microeconomics, Quantitative Techniques.

Career pathways

Through your studies on this MSc Financial Economics you will develop valuable transferable skills including: the ability to analyse and interpret complex data, the ability to use economic theory to solve problems, proficiency in econometric modelling, proficiency in independent research, strong communication and presentation skills.

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Application information

Entry requirements

At least a second-class honours 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. Demonstrable qualities such as good time management and the ability to cope under pressure are vital. English language: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 7,665 a year (2027/28). Part-time home students; One year full-time or two years part-time, on campus, starting in October 2027 Source

International applicants: GBP 12,000 a year (2027/28). Part-time international students; One year full-time or two years part-time, on campus, starting in October 2027 Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: One year full-time, on campus; One year full-time, online; One year full-time, flexible learning; Tw

Apply through the official page: https://www.bbk.ac.uk/student-services/admissions/postgraduate/applications

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