Program Overview
The Financial Economics at University of Birmingham is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Financial Economics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 17,820 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 12,780 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Financial Economics programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Econometrics with Financial Applications
- Economics of Financial Markets
- Macroeconomics
- Options and Derivatives
- Theory of Finance
- Topics in Money and Banking
- Corporate Finance
- Development Economic Policy
- Experimental and Behavioural Economics
- International Banking and Finance: Regulation and Supervision
- International Trade Policy
- Monetary Policy
- Natural Resource Economics
- Political Economy and Economic Policy
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- A good Honours degree (2:1 or higher) or equivalent in Economics or a related subject. Minimum subject requirements are intermediate level Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Econometrics, Theory of Finance and Mathematics (or Statistics).
- We accept a range of qualifications from different countries
- Standard English language requirements apply (IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 17,820 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 12,780 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 17,820 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 12,780 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Birmingham directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Birmingham
University of Birmingham
Birmingham, United Kingdom
University of Birmingham is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2003-07-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months