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Master of Financial Economics

University of Birmingham

Birmingham, United Kingdom
1 year
English
On campus
Master

About the program

A three-year degree on how financial markets affect the economy.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (2): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Demonstrate core knowledge in Financial Economics. Apply relevant methods and tools to academic or professional problems. Communicate findings clearly and work responsibly in individual and collaborative settings.

Career outcomes

Financial Analyst
Investment Analyst
Risk Analyst
Financial Planner
Credit Analyst

Curriculum

Year 1: becoming an economist
Economic policy and principles
Mathematics and statistics for economics
Capitalism. Year 2: corporate finance and investment
Mathematical economics and econometrics
Macro- and microeconomics
Financial systems crises and regulatory frameworks
Development economics. Final year offers further finance and economics options.

Entry requirements

Academic

Course page entry requirement: Honours degree (2:1 or higher) or postgraduate diploma. International applicants use country-specific equivalents listed on the course page and must show English proficiency.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree (honours, 2:1 Or international equivalent) in a relevant subject for most courses, Some courses accept any subject (conversion courses) or need work experience (MBA).

Documents you’ll need

Bachelor Degree Transcript
Bachelor Degree Certificate
English Proficiency Results if required.

How to apply

Check the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the university application and provide the academic documents and language evidence requested for admission. Pay an application fee if applicable. Review the admission decision
Accept the offer and arrange visa documents where necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£34,830 GBP
Application fee	£50 GBP
Deposit	£45,657 GBP

Program details

Campus	Birmingham
Faculty or school	College of Social Sciences
Department	Accounting and Finance
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	2
Scholarship note	Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
2 Jul 2027
230 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.