MA Money, Governments and Central Banks (by Research) at University of Buckingham

An online MA exploring banking, monetary policy and financial markets. Gain critical skills for careers in finance and economics. This research-based online MA programme gives students the knowledge and skills to think critically about practical problems faced by banks, central banks and other financial institutions – essential for anyone hoping to pursue a career in this sector. Co-ordinated by Dr Gabriel Stein and Professor Juan Castaneda, it is particularly relevant given the changes in banking, monetary policy and financial markets since the Global Financial Crisis and Covid-19.

Faculty: School of Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time (online)  |  Intake: September 2026  |  Location: Buckingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Discover the effect of monetary policy decisions on asset and CPI prices and the business cycle over the medium and long term. You will be able to use monetary data to anticipate changes in CPI inflation and in interest rates over the business cycle. Use economic and financial history to better understand the current problems affecting the economy, and in particular central banks’ policy options and commercial and investment banks’ decisions.

Career pathways

Central banking; Finance, banking and wealth management; Economic research; Macroeconomic consultancy; Specialised media and commentary

Official programme page