MSc Financial Economics

The MSc Financial Economics course offered by the University of Essex aims to bridge the gap between economic theories and practical applications, enabling students to develop an in-depth understanding of economic behaviour and its impact on financial markets. It offers an enriching combination of theoretical knowledge and practical skills, supported by the University's well-established research in Economics and Finance.Course Content: Primarily, the course covers the areas of financial economics, econometrics, and microeconomic theories, providing a comprehensive understanding of financial markets, global banking, stock markets, economic forecasting, and international trade. The academic year is divided into three parts. The first part called Michaelmas Term runs from October to December encompassing five modules, then the Lent Term runs from January to March covering three modules, and the Summer Term runs from April to September covering a dissertation.Key Modules: The programme includes core modules like Global Capital Markets, Economics of Banking, Quantitative Methods in Finance, Advanced Macroeconomics. Other optional modules may range from Applied Econometrics, Applied Microeconomics, Behavioural Economics, Banking and Financial Markets; offering students a wide canvas of knowledge and practical skills.Accreditations: While there isn't any particular accreditation specified for this course, the Department of Economics at the University of Essex is ranked among the top 5% institutions in the field of Economics (IDEAS RePEc, 2020).Future Careers: Graduates from MSc Financial Economics course often embark on successful careers in various sectors like banking, financial consultancy, financial reporting, investment, sales and trading, risk management, and academia. Some even proceed to undertake doctoral research in financial economics.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.