MSc Finance and Econometrics
Finance and Econometrics MSc:
- Rigorous training in finance, financial economics and econometrics
- Emphasis on formal maths and statistics
- Emphasis on understanding, critically assessing and conducting formal research
- Suitable as preparation for a MRes or PhD
- Opportunity to apply for a summer internship at Frontier Economics, one of Europe’s largest economic consultancies (subject to taking the relevant module)
- Compare with other MSc courses in SEF
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
- Wide range of elective modules
- Wide range of optional short modules (on programming languages, trading platforms such as Bloomberg, etc.)
- QUMMIF investment fund invests real money (currently £40,000) based on analysis from students
Facilities
- State-of-the-art building
- Virtual trading room with Reuters and Bloomberg trading terminals, Interactive Brokers Trader Workstation (TWS), and FXCM FX Trading Station
Structure
Optional pre-semester modules in maths and statistics
Four compulsory modules
One module from:
- Applied Econometrics (Micro)
- Applied Econometrics (Macro and Finance)
Three elective modules
Dissertation (10,000 words)
Assessment
67% Modules
33% Dissertation
Career paths
Our graduates go onto a wide range of careers, especially as researchers, financial economists, quantitative analysts or financial econometricians in the private sector, government or international financial institutions.
Top students often continue their studies within our school onto a MRes or PhD.
Previous graduates have progressed to careers such as:
- Finance and investment analysts
- Management consultants
- Brokers.
At organisations such as:
- Bloomberg
- Financial Services Agency
- BBVA.
Funding
There are a number of ways you can fund your postgraduate degree.
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Postgraduate loans (UK students)
- Country-specific scholarships for international students
Our Advice and Counselling service offers specialist support on financial issues, which you can access as soon as you apply for a place at Queen Mary. Before you apply, you can access our funding guides and advice on managing your money:
- Advice for UK and EU students
- Advice for international students
Finance and Econometrics MSc:
- Rigorous training in finance, financial economics and econometrics
- Emphasis on formal maths and statistics
- Emphasis on understanding, critically assessing and conducting formal research
- Suitable as preparation for a MRes or PhD
- Opportunity to apply for a summer internship at Frontier Economics, one of Europe’s largest economic consultancies (subject to taking the relevant module)
- Compare with other MSc courses in SEF
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
- Wide range of elective modules
- Wide range of optional short modules (on programming languages, trading platforms such as Bloomberg, etc.)
- QUMMIF investment fund invests real money (currently £40,000) based on analysis from students
Facilities
- State-of-the-art building
- Virtual trading room with Reuters and Bloomberg trading terminals, Interactive Brokers Trader Workstation (TWS), and FXCM FX Trading Station
Structure
Optional pre-semester modules in maths and statistics
Four compulsory modules
One module from:
- Applied Econometrics (Micro)
- Applied Econometrics (Macro and Finance)
Three elective modules
Dissertation (10,000 words)
Assessment
67% Modules
33% Dissertation
Career paths
Our graduates go onto a wide range of careers, especially as researchers, financial economists, quantitative analysts or financial econometricians in the private sector, government or international financial institutions.
Top students often continue their studies within our school onto a MRes or PhD.
Previous graduates have progressed to careers such as:
- Finance and investment analysts
- Management consultants
- Brokers.
At organisations such as:
- Bloomberg
- Financial Services Agency
- BBVA.
Funding
There are a number of ways you can fund your postgraduate degree.
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Postgraduate loans (UK students)
- Country-specific scholarships for international students
Our Advice and Counselling service offers specialist support on financial issues, which you can access as soon as you apply for a place at Queen Mary. Before you apply, you can access our funding guides and advice on managing your money:
- Advice for UK and EU students
- Advice for international students
