Behavioural Finance MSc
Queen Mary University of London
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Comprehensive training in financeSpecial focus on irrationalities and puzzles in decision-making (especially regarding savings and investment) and on financial marketsCreated in response to the popularity of behavioural economics and finance (eg Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in 2002, 2013, and 2017 for work in these areas)Small number of students (usually 10-25)Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) pathway available which provides intensive preparation for CFA Level I examThis programme is based ...Read more

Comprehensive training in finance

Special focus on irrationalities and puzzles in decision-making (especially regarding savings and investment) and on financial markets

Created in response to the popularity of behavioural economics and finance (eg Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in 2002, 2013, and 2017 for work in these areas)

Small number of students (usually 10-25)

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) pathway available which provides intensive preparation for CFA Level I exam

This programme is based in the School of Economics and Finance (SEF) on Queen Mary’s Mile End campus.

School of Economics and Finance

Around 1,000 master’s students from all over the world

Teaching by research-active academics as well as visiting city professionals

Ranked

4th in the UK for research output in economics and econometrics in the Research Excellence Framework in 2021

84th in the QS World University Rankings for Economics & Econometrics in 2023

in top 100 in the Shanghai Global Ranking for Economics in 2022

consistently in top quartile of Russell Group (group of top research universities in UK) based on PTES (leading survey of postgraduate programmes in UK)

Wide range of elective modules as well as optional short modules on programming languages, trading platforms such as Bloomberg, etc.

QUMMIF investment fund invests real money based on analysis from students (participation is subject to screening)

Career paths

Wide range of careers in financial sector, especially as analyst/trader/portfolio manager in investment banks, hedge funds, or pension funds. Also, careers in public policy (especially in so-called "nudge units") or in marketing.

Our dedicated careers team offers students one-on-one appointments, support with job applications, practice interviews, information about internship opportunities, and employability events.

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50th
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Degree requirements A 2:1 or above at undergraduate level in any subject, provided the degree contains good levels of study of Mathematics and Statistics. Subjects likely to contain sufficient quantitative elements include Mathematics, Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science, Economics and Finance. Students from less quantitatively oriented degrees, such as Accounting, Management and Politics, are welcome if they have focused on the more quantitative elements of those degrees. Other routes Candidates that do not currently meet the set entry requirements may also have the option to study the Graduate Diploma in Finance and Economics. Meeting the required grades on completion of this programme will provide a pathway to study MSc Behavioural Finance and MSc Behavioural Finance (CFA Pathway).

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£15,250 per year

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£27,500 per year

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Queen Mary University of London
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Mile End Road Tower Hamlets London E1 4NS United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Mile End  0.2 miles away Nearest train station: Limehouse  0.4 miles away
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