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MSc Finance and Econometrics

Queen Mary University of London

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
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Requirements

Listed below are the documents required to apply for this course.
£21,000 Per Year

International student tuition fee

1 year

Duration

Sep 2024

Start Month

Aug 2024

Application Deadline

Upcoming Intakes

  • September 2024

Mode of Study

  • Full Time