Economics and Finance MSc
Loughborough University
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Develop your expertise in using modern macroeconomic, microeconomic and econometric methods to make an impact on organisational, government and financial policy on this full-time masters in Economics and Finance.Well-trained, numerate economists who can apply complex methods to address real-world problems are in high demand across many sectors.Join us on this specialist masters to gain the in-depth knowledge and skills needed to forge a successful career in banking, finance, government (such as ...Read more

Develop your expertise in using modern macroeconomic, microeconomic and econometric methods to make an impact on organisational, government and financial policy on this full-time masters in Economics and Finance.Well-trained, numerate economists who can apply complex methods to address real-world problems are in high demand across many sectors.Join us on this specialist masters to gain the in-depth knowledge and skills needed to forge a successful career in banking, finance, government (such as central banking or the treasury), international organisations, management consultancy or economic consultancy.From the start of the programme, you'll dig into the foundations of financial economics and economic data analysis. Youll go on to explore the actions of governments, firms, households and intermediaries in national and global money, and bond and foreign exchange markets, supported by real-world insights from our teaching staff of renowned academics and experts from industry. The second semester is a chance for you to delve deeper into industry-relevant topics, such as modern corporate finance, international money and finance, and applied financial econometrics. An optional module allows you to shape your degree around an area youre most interested in, such as portfolio management or cryptocurrencies.

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6th
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10 Apr 25

Being on a campus university gives you the comfort of being close to any support you may need and reduces the overwhelming feeling of moving to a new town for university. You are..Read more

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Entry requirements

An honours degree in economics, business (with a strong quantitative component), finance, mgt science, operations research, maths, physics, or engineering. Applicants from other disciplines will also be considered provided that at least introductory modules in economics and an introduction to quantitative subjects such as calculus and statistics have been studied.

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£12,500 per year

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£25,500 per year

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Being on a campus university gives you the comfort of being close to any support you may need and reduces the overwhelming feeling of moving to a new town for university. You are...
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Loughborough University
Loughborough University , Loughborough

Loughborough University has two campuses for postgraduate study - Loughborough campus is located in the heart of England and our...

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Loughborough University
Epinal Way Loughborough Leicestershire LE11 3TU United Kingdom
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