Program Overview
Home Study Postgraduate Taught home Courses Economics Financial Economics MSc Please note: This page is for 2027 entry. MSc Financial Economics UCAS code 1234 Duration 1 year full time Entry year 2026 Campus Streatham Campus Typical offer View full entry requirements A 2:2 degree with honours in an Economics or related discipline. Contextual offers Why study MSc Financial Economics at Exeter? Springboard into a career as an Economist, whether you’re looking to work in the Civil Service, at a leading bank, or a multinational organisation Well-suited if you’re interested in becoming an analyst for a major investment company Gain an understanding of economic and financial theory, together with specialist econometric and mathematical techniques to align your degree to your personal aspirations Use our established FEELE Lab (Finance and Economics Experimental Laboratory at Exeter) for research in experimental economics Apply for Sept 2026 entry Fast Track (current Exeter students) Open Days Get a prospectus Contact Programme Director: Dr Pradeep Kumar Web: Enquire online Phone: +44 (0)1392 72 72 72 Triple accredited Business School AMBA, AACSB, EQUIS Opportunity to learn from experts in our FEELE Lab A well-established laboratory for research in experimental economics Optional modules allow you to specialise in your chosen area of interest Enhance your employability and achieve your career goals Top 15 in the UK for Economics 11th in the Complete University Guide 2026 and 12th in The Guardian University Guide 2026 Entry requirements A 2:2 degree with honours in an Economics or related discipline, including degrees where Economics is a "minor" subject. Evidence of mathematical/quantitative ability is required.
Key Program Features
Why study MSc Financial Economics at Exeter?
- Springboard into a career as an Economist, whether you’re looking to work in the Civil Service, at a leading bank, or a multinational organisation
- Well-suited if you’re interested in becoming an analyst for a major investment company
- Gain an understanding of economic and financial theory, together with specialist econometric and mathematical techniques to align your degree to your personal aspirations
- Use our established FEELE Lab (Finance and Economics Experimental Laboratory at Exeter) for research in experimental economics
Career Opportunities
Careers
Our Master’s programmes are designed to prepare you for a successful career, wherever in the world you plan to work. Employers expect advanced communication and technical skills, team-working and independent research, project-management and the very latest specialist knowledge from their postgraduate recruits.
Our MSc in Financial Economics enables you to develop the professional, research and economic skills and subject expertise that will make you a valuable asset from the start of your career.
This is also an excellent programme from which to launch an academic career by later pursuing your own PhD research topic in economics.
Careers in Economics You may choose to apply an MSc in Financial Economics in a variety of roles including: Economist Financial risk analyst Investment analyst Statistician According to your location and career goals, you can choose to work in public or private sector roles, from large multinational companies such as the ‘The Big Four’ Accounting and Professional Services firms, to government departments such as The Government Economic Service (GES). International organisations like the International Monetary Fund, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), the EU Commission or UN, together with banks, insurance companies, accounting firms, consultancies and not-for-profit organisations all seek economists with the latest technical expertise and knowledge. By carefully selecting your optional modules such as Banking & Financial Services, Domestic & International Portfolio Management, International Trade & Regional Integration or Financial Econometrics, you can start to develop a specialisation to enhance your employability and achieve your career goals. Graduates from this programme have secured roles in a variety of organisations including PWC (UK), Bank of Thailand, Spreadex (UK) and Agricultural Bank of China. Further information can be found at: eFinancialCareers Prospects.ac.uk - Types of jobs: Accountancy, banking and finance Prospects.ac.uk - Economist: Employers and vacancy sources TARGETjobs - Economist: job description TARGETjobs - Finance graduate careers advice Our Careers & Employability team will help you identify your career path and support your route to a fulfilling global career. Developing your skills and career prospects The University of Exeter Business School provides a range of support to help you develop skills attractive to employers. Visit our postgraduate Business School careers service web page for more information.
Program Curriculum
Course content
This programme is available for study 12 months full-time over three terms and is University-based throughout this time. The taught components of the programme are delivered in the first two terms, leaving the third term and most of the summer to research, write and submit your dissertation. The programme in its entirety runs from September to September.
Modules Please note that the module information displayed here is from a previous year and is subject to change. During the programme you will study modules (including the dissertation) totalling 180 credits. Please note that programme structures may be subject to change. Descriptions of the individual modules are given in full on the Business School postgraduate module list . Compulsory modules Code Module Credits BEAM029 Topics in Financial Economics 15 BEAM047 Fundamentals of Financial Management 15 BEEM103 Optimisation Techniques for Economists 15 BEEM124 Dissertation 45 BEEM117 Economics of Corporate Finance 15 BEEM011 Applied Econometrics 1 15 BEEM012 Applied Econometrics 2 15 BEEM100 Macroeconomics [or BEEM101 or BEEM120] 15 BEEM101 Microeconomics [or BEEM100 or BEEM120] 15 BEEM120 Macroeconomics of Money and Financial Markets [or BEEM100 or BEEM101] 15 Optional modules You will choose 30 credits of option modules from a regularly updated selection. Recent modules are shown below: Code Module Credits MSc Financial Economics optional modules 25-26 BEAM033 Banking and Financial Services 15 BEAM036 Domestic and International Portfolio Management 15 BEAM065 Bank Management 15 BEE3072 Econometrics: Cause and Effect 15 BEE3077 Health Economics 15 BEEM014 Health Economics 15 BEEM015 Industrial Economics and Strategy 15 BEEM100 Macroeconomics 15 BEEM101 Microeconomics 15 BEEM120 Macroeconomics of Money and Financial Markets 15 BEEM125 Experimental and Behavioural Economics 15 BEEM152 Behavioural Development Economics 15 BEEM154 Economics of Public Finance 15 BEEM157 Behavioural Finance 15 BEEM163 Research in Practice: Study Design 15 BEEM162 Environmental Economics and Sustainability 15 BEMM827 Marketing Technologies 15
Admission Requirements
Entry requirements
A 2:2 degree with honours in an Economics or related discipline, including degrees where Economics is a "minor" subject. Evidence of mathematical/quantitative ability is required.
We do consider all applications where there is evidence of exceptional performance in modules relevant to the programme of study, significant relevant work experience or professional qualifications.
Please also see our guidance on essential documentation required for an initial decision on taught programme applications . Entry requirements for international students English language requirements International students need to show they have the required level of English language to study this course. The required IELTS test scores for this course fall under Profile B1 . Please visit our English language requirements page to view the required test scores and equivalencies from your country.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 16,700/year (international)
Fees
2026/27 entry
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Scholarships
The University of Exeter offers a wide range of scholarships to support your education, with £7 million available for international students applying to study with us in the 2026/27 academic year , including our prestigious Exeter Excellence Scholarships * . We also provide awards for sport, music and other achievements, as well as regional and partner scholarships with organisations such as Chevening, The Beacon Trust and the British Council. For more information on scholarships and other financial support, please visit our scholarships and bursaries page .
University of Exeter Alumni Scholarship
We are pleased to offer University of Exeter alumni beginning a standalone postgraduate programme in 2026/27 with us a scholarship towards the cost of your tuition fees. Full details can be found here.
*Terms and conditions, including deadlines, apply. See our website for details. .
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Scholarships
The University of Exeter offers a wide range of scholarships to support your education, with £7 million available for international students applying to study with us in the 2026/27 academic year , including our prestigious Exeter Excellence Scholarships * . We also provide awards for sport, music and other achievements, as well as regional and partner scholarships with organisations such as Chevening, The Beacon Trust and the British Council. For more information on scholarships and other financial support, please visit our scholarships and bursaries page .
University of Exeter Alumni Scholarship
We are pleased to offer University of Exeter alumni beginning a standalone postgraduate programme in 2026/27 with us a scholarship towards the cost of your tuition fees. Full details can be found here.
*Terms and conditions, including deadlines, apply. See our website for details. .
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About The University of Exeter
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2018-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
- Credits 60 ECTS / 180 credits (1-year programme)