Applicant information
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MSc in Economics and Finance
| Awards Available | MSc |
|---|---|
| Duration of programme | One year full-time |
| Part-time study available? | No |
| Number of places | Not fixed |
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Programme overview
This programme is especially designed for those holding an appropriate degree who wish to expand their career options by building expertise in Finance. This MSc allows you to develop your understanding of economic theory and econometrics, including recent advances in the subject, and to acquire a solid understanding of finance theory and its applications to financial markets and corporate finance.
Entry requirements
An upper second class honours degree (or equivalent qualification) in Finance or another quantitative subject, for example Mathematics, Engineering or Physics. Degrees in Accounting and Economics will also be considered.
For information on international equivalent qualifications, please see our International Office website.
Admissions statement
Read the programme admissions statement for important information on entry requirements, the application process and supporting documents required.
Programme structure
Core units:
- Asset Pricing
- Econometrics
- Macroeconomics
- Microeconomics
Optional units
You must complete four units, at least three of which should be selected from:
- Banking
- Cases in Financial Management
- Credit Risk (subject to approval)
- Derivatives
- International Finance
- Investment Management
- Quantitative Finance
The final unit can be taken from the following list:
- Advanced Macroeconomics
- Advanced Microeconomics
- Applied Public Policy Analysis
- Microeconometrics
- Personnel Economics
- Public Organisation
- Time-Series Econometrics
- Topics in Development Economics
Unit availability is subject to staffing and timetable constraints. Please note: the number of available places on some units may be capped.
Dissertation
The MSc is completed with a project-based dissertation of up to 15,000 words. The dissertation topic is decided upon after discussion with a supervisor. You will be able to draw from lists of suggested dissertation topics.
Application deadline: 1 July 2014. Early application is recommended; the programme will close once full.
Get in touch
Graduate Studies Admissions Team
School of Economics, Finance and Management
8 Woodland Road
Bristol
BS8 1TN
Tel: +44 (0) 117 331 0508
Email: efim-pgadmissions@bris.ac.uk
Web: http://www.bristol.ac.uk/efm/
International students
Open to international students? Yes
English-language requirements: 7.0 overall with at least 6.5 in each band or successful completion of the University of Bristol pre-sessional language programme, in addition to the standard entry requirements.
Find information for international students on eligibility, funding options and studying at Bristol.
Fees and funding
2014/15 fees
Full-time: UK/EU £11,000;
overseas £18,100
Fees quoted are per annum and subject to annual increase.
Funding options
Further information on funding for prospective UK, EU and international postgraduate students is available from the Student Funding Office website.
Research Assessment Score
Units of Assessment 34 and 35 apply. See Complete RAE listings for University of Bristol for further details.
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