MSc Economics and Finance at University of Surrey

Programme overview

The financial services sector is a crucial part of the modern economy. It employs more than one million people in the UK alone. Financial professionals need to develop an in-depth knowledge of both economics and financial markets to solve complex problems.

Department: Economics | Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Guildford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

As a student on this programme, you will gain exposure to advanced economic concepts while mastering the complexities of the financial system. In the first semester you will develop a systematic understanding of the core principles in high-level microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, and finance. The second semester offers great optionality that will allow you to shape your programme according to your strengths, preferences and/or career aspirations. Core modules include Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Econometrics 1, Principles of Finance and Investment, Research Methods.

Career pathways

Others have gone on to study towards PhDs at Surrey and in other top schools.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree in accounting, business, chemistry, computer science, economics, engineering, finance, mathematics, physics or statistics. Alternatively, another degree subject including 60 per cent (UK or equivalent) in macroeconomics and microeconomics and 60 per cent (UK or equivalent) in one module from algebra, calculus, mathematics, probability, quantitative methods or statistics. Applicants not meeting the above requirements but have substantial work experience in the field of their desired specialisation will also be considered. IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each element

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,800 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee, full-time route, September 2027 start Source

International applicants: GBP 22,800 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee, full-time route, September 2027 start Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/apply/postgraduate

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