Department of Economics
Banking and Finance
MSc 1 year full-time
This programme is intended to provide both basic training in preparation for higher degrees by research in (MPhil/PhD) and vocational training for careers in the financial services sectors of industry and Government, particularly banking and central banking. The MSc in Banking and Finance provides training in banking, finance and research methods. It also allows continued specialisation in either microeconomics or macroeconomics. This enables you to develop expertise in areas of economics, banking and finance that suit you best. A very wide choice of options is available.
Semester 1 Compulsory Modules
- The Financial System
- Financial Economics
- Research Methods or Mathematical & Econometric Methods
- Economics of Money & Finance, or either Macroeconomics or Microeconomics
- Research Communication (long, thin module)
Semester 2 Compulsory Modules
- Asset Management and Derivatives and/or Corporate Finance
Optional Modules
- Banking and Financial Markets
- Comparative Banking
- Financial Econometrics
- International Finance
- Monetary Theory and Policy
- Credit Risk Management
- Applied Banking and Financial Modelling
- Financial Market Trading*
- Development Finance
- Game Theory
* additional fee £250
Assessment
75% examination, 25% coursework for most modules. Students satisfy the research requirement by examined participation in research seminars. Subject to special conditions, students may submit a dissertation instead.
Entry Qualification
Upper second class honours or joint honours degree in economics, banking or finance. Where the honours degree system is not used, high grades and a substantial economics, banking or finance content is required.
These are in addition to the General Entrance Requirements.
Selection
Normally based on application form and references. Interviews may also be arranged where further information is needed.
Scholarships and Sponsorships
Departmental awards may be available for high calibre students, including international students.