Program Overview
The Financial Economics at The University of Exeter 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 16,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,800 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Exeter, 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
- Topics in Financial Economics
- Fundamentals of Financial Management
- Optimization Techniques for Economists
- Research Design and Dissertation
- Economics of Corporate Finance
- Applied Econometrics 1
- Applied Econometrics 2
- Macroeconomics
- Microeconomics
- Advanced Econometrics
- Banking and Financial Services
- Domestic and International Portfolio Management
- Economics of Banking
- Industrial Economics and Strategy
- International Trade and Regional Integration
- Macroeconomics
- Microeconomics
- Experimental and Behavioural Economics
- Economics of Central Banking
- Health Economics
- Microeconomics
- Experimental and Behavioural Economics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
A good honours degree in a related discipline from a recognised university. 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.
We will also consider excellent (First Class) degrees in science based or quantitative subjects including Engineering, Physics and Maths.
Prerequisites
In order to apply for the MSc Economics the majority of modules at undergraduate level should have been taken in: Economics, Mathematics.
Mathematics modules may include, for example, Algebra, Calculus, Econometrics, Statistics, Probability or Optimisation.
Requirements for international students
If you are an international student, please visit our international equivalency pages to enable you to see if your existing academic qualifications meet our entry requirements.
English language requirements
- IELTS (Academic)
Overall score 6.5. No less than 6.0 in any section.
- TOEFL IBT
Overall score 90 with minimum scores of 21 for writing, 21 for listening, 22 for reading and 23 for speaking.
Pearson Test of English (Academic)
58 with no less than 55 in all communicative skills.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 16,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,800 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 16,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,800 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Exeter 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 The University of Exeter
The University of Exeter
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TheUniversity of Exeteris aresearch universityin theWest CountryofEngland, with its main campus inExeter,Devon. Its predecessor institutions,St Luke's College,Exeter School of Science,Exeter...
University Profile- Application Deadline Jan, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
