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Master of Financial Economics

University of Essex

  • Colchester, United Kingdom
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

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

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • 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

  • UK entry: A 2:2 degree in any discipline
  • Your degree must include at least one module in one of these subjects: Accounting
  • Economics
  • Business
  • Finance
  • Management
  • Maths
  • Statistics
  • International equivalents are listed by country on the course page.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree (UK 2:2 or 2:1 honours or recognised international equivalent), By course, Some courses need subject modules, Professional qualifications, CV, References or interview (Essex MBA, Pre-registration health courses).

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Test Results
  • Personal Statement
  • Curriculum Vitae.

How to apply

  1. Check the course page
  2. Entry requirements and deadlines. Apply online through the postgraduate application system. Upload transcripts
  3. English language evidence and any personal statement
  4. CV or references the course asks for. Attend an interview or audition if the course requires one. Accept the offer and pay the tuition fee deposit (or show recognised sponsor funding) to receive your CAS. Apply for a Student visa with the CAS and proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year£25,925 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£36,752 GBP

Program details

CampusColchester Campus
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
DepartmentEconomics
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value180
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2
Scholarship noteScholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    October 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.