MSc Financial Economics
University of Essex
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The emphasis of our MSc Financial Economics is on the ways that economic reasoning can inform and illuminate the financial decision-making of investors and the financial choices made by firms.The quality of our work is reflected in our stream of publications in high-profile academic journals, including American Economic Review, Econometrica, and Review of Economic Studies.With this course you also have the opportunity to study abroad at one of our partner institutions and achieve a dual award, ...Read more

The emphasis of our MSc Financial Economics is on the ways that economic reasoning can inform and illuminate the financial decision-making of investors and the financial choices made by firms.The quality of our work is reflected in our stream of publications in high-profile academic journals, including American Economic Review, Econometrica, and Review of Economic Studies.With this course you also have the opportunity to study abroad at one of our partner institutions and achieve a dual award, which means you’ll receive two Masters degrees in two years. Find out more on our dual award webpage.

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73/279
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04 Nov 25

I like essex U because its compact, so everythung is very accessible, like classes, store and all other facilities, the only issue i'd ever really had is reciving mail, it got..Read more

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Entry requirements

A 2:2 degree, or international equivalent, in any discipline which includes three relevant modules in: Econometrics (or Maths, or Statistics), Macroeconomics, Microeconomics. We will also consider applicants with any other 2:2 degree or above where there is one year's relevant work experience, after graduating, in the field of economics/banking.

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£15,750 per year

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£24,675 per year

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£24,675 per year

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University of Essex
Wivenhoe Park Colchester Essex CO4 3SQ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Hythe   0.6 miles away

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