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PostgraduateMA (Res)

Finance and Economics

Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
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1 yearDuration
£25,900Per Year (Intl)
£11,400Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Newcastle University, the MA (Res) Finance and Economics provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in business and management. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Our Finance and Economics (Research) MA is designed to provide you with the essential skills, as well as an advanced knowledge and understanding of economics and finance, to proceed to doctoral research. It forms part of the 1+3 (Master's plus PhD) scheme under the North East Doctoral Training Centre. Applications for this course are now open You can now apply for September 2021 entry. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 77% student satisfaction rating, and a 94% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Microeconomic Theory
Advanced Macroeconomic Theory
Quantitative Research Methods in Economics and Finance
Financial Markets and Institutions
Econometric Analysis and Applications
Research Design and Methodology
Dissertation in Finance and Economics
Advanced Topics in Applied Finance
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry requirements The entrance requirements below apply to 2026 entry. Academic entry requirementsA 2:2 honours degree, or international equivalent, in finance, economics or a related discipline. Qualifications from outside the UK Select your country AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBhutanBoliviaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBrazilBritish Virgin IslandsBruneiBulgariaBurundiCambodiaCameroonCana

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£25,900

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£25,900

Home Student Fee

£11,400

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

50%Working
10%Studying
35%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
65%Professional Jobs
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About Newcastle University

Newcastle University offers Finance and Economics as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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