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PostgraduateMSc

Financial Economics

Birkbeck, University of London
London, England
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1 yearDuration
£22,980Per Year (Intl)
£14,880Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MSc Financial Economics at Birkbeck, University of London is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about driving organisational success. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Our MSc Financial Economics is designed to offer you a blend of academic rigor with practical expertise. It is ideal if you are an ambitious individual keen to deepen your understanding of economic theory and its real-world applications, such as those relating to the global financial crisis and financial regulations that followed. Why choose this course? - You will develop advanced quantitative and analytical skills through a blend of theoretical learning and hands-on econometric training. International tuition fees are £22,980 per year, home/UK fees are £14,880 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £31,500 within three years, and a 80% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Microeconomic Theory
Econometric Methods and Applications
Banking and Financial Regulation
Financial Markets and Institutions
Quantitative Economics
Research Methods in Economics
Applied Financial Economics
Dissertation in Financial Economics
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry Requirements At least a second-class honours degree (2:2), or its equivalent, in either a directly relevant or a highly quantitative subject, or the Birkbeck Graduate Diploma in Economics. We expect all of our MSc students to be competent with intermediate microeconomics and macroeconomics, multivariable calculus, linear algebra and statistics. Demonstrable qualities such as good time management and the ability to cope under pressure are vital. Applications are reviewed on their individual

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£22,980

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£22,980

Home Student Fee

£14,880

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

80%Working
20%Work & Study
55%Professional Jobs
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About Birkbeck, University of London

Birkbeck, University of London offers Financial Economics as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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