ECONOMICS FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND LAW
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It is a free-standing qualification, enabling graduates to seek employment in economics- related fields. For those intending to pursue further study, the programme is designed to meet entrance requirements for postgraduate programmes at master’s level or higher.
Three core economics units are taken from the school’s undergraduate programmes. You must also select two specialised units from a list of options that includes both second and third-year undergraduate units, and you must choose at least one third-year unit.
Entry requirements: An upper second-class degree (or international equivalent). Entrance qualifications must include a significant mathematical/statistical component, either at degree level or a minimum of grade A in A-level Mathematics (or equivalent). Candidates should supply details of high school qualifications when applying.
MSc Economics and Finance This programme is designed particularly for students who have an appropriate degree and want to expand their career options by building their expertise in finance. You will develop your understanding of economic theory and econometrics, including recent advances in the subject, and acquire a solid understanding of finance theory and its applications to financial markets and corporate finance.
There are five core units and you must also choose three units from a list of options. The final part of the MSc is a project-based dissertation of up to 15,000 words.
The programme provides excellent preparation for careers in investment management, financial research, trading, consulting and corporate finance, and for further academic study in finance.
Entry requirements: A first or good upper second-class honours degree (or country-related equivalent qualification level) in economics, finance, mathematics or similar discipline.
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MSc Economics, Finance and Management This programme aims to take graduate students with only a limited knowledge of economics, management and/or finance and provide them with an understanding of the key concepts and contemporary issues in the field.
You will read and assess the current literature in the main areas of economics, management and finance and form independent, informed judgements about it. You will then plan and embark on a programme of independent research (under appropriate supervision), undertaking a thorough literature review in a prescribed topic area or analysing economic, management or financial data and relating the results to theory.
After completing four core units, you will choose an additional four units from a range of options.
The final part of the MSc is a project-based dissertation of up to 15,000 words. A choice of dissertation subject areas is provided and you choose your specific topic from one of these broader areas. Many of the dissertations are literature-based and you will be expected to acquire and use literature search skills for a range of electronic and traditional sources.
The School of Economics, Finance and Management aims to provide excellence in teaching and learning within a stimulating research environment. Previous graduates have gone on to more specialised studies, while others have progressed to employment, with the banking and accounting/consulting sectors being particular favourites.
Entry requirements: A first or good upper second-class honours degree (or equivalent qualification) that demonstrates mathematical ability.
‘Te quality of teaching is stellar, and tutors are ready to help at every turn. I have enjoyed the challenge and the new perspectives my degree has given me.’
Mutsa (MSc Economics and Finance)
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