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MA (Hons) Financial Economics
Blends economic theory with finance topics such as financial markets and investment. Aimed at students interested in banking, investment or economic analysis.
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A clearer look at MA (Hons) Financial Economics
Blends economic theory with finance topics such as financial markets and investment. Aimed at students interested in banking, investment or economic analysis.
This 48-month undergraduate route concentrates on corporate finance and investment decisions, financial markets, risk and valuation, quantitative analysis for business decisions. The course record does not promise a placement, so students should judge it primarily by its curriculum, teaching approach and project opportunities.
Course focus
What you can expect to explore
- Corporate finance and investment decisions
- Financial markets, risk and valuation
- Quantitative analysis for business decisions
- Interpret financial statements and business performance.
Skills development
Capabilities you can build
- Financial modelling
- Investment appraisal
- Risk analysis
- Data-informed decision-making
The balance of technical, academic and professional skills depends on the modules and assessments offered for your intake.
Learning experience
How you may learn
- Applied work such as case studies, workshops, projects or problem-based tasks.
- Independent study and progressively more complex assignments or projects.
- Assessment may combine coursework, reports, presentations, examinations or projects; the exact balance is set by the university.
Who is this course for?
A strong fit for students interested in how organisations and markets allocate money, value opportunities and manage financial risk. Entry requirements still determine eligibility, and students should compare the official module list with their own career goals before applying.
Career direction
Where it may lead
Relevant career directions may include:
- Financial analyst
- Investment analyst
- Corporate finance associate
- Risk or treasury analyst
These are examples, not guaranteed outcomes. Employment depends on your experience, location, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed.
Course contents
Published course content for this programme.
21 curriculum items were captured from the university’s official course page. These may include modules, course units or published curriculum topics, and can change by intake, pathway and availability.
- 01MacroeconomicsPublished course content
- 02MicroeconomicsPublished course content
- 03Intermediate MacroeconomicsPublished course content
- 04Intermediate MicroeconomicsPublished course content
- 05Mathematics for EconomistsPublished course content
- 06Statistics for EconomistsPublished course content
- 07HonoursPublished course content
- 08Behavioural Economics: Individual Decisions and WelfarePublished course content
- 09Development and FinancePublished course content
- 10Economic FluctuationsPublished course content
- 11Economics of the EnvironmentPublished course content
- 12European MacroeconomicsPublished course content
- 13Game TheoryPublished course content
- 14Health EconomicsPublished course content
- 15Incentives, Contracts and MarketsPublished course content
- 16Innovation EconomicsPublished course content
- 17International TradePublished course content
- 18Mathematical EconomicsPublished course content
- 19Monetary and Financial HistoryPublished course content
- 20Practical Financial ModellingPublished course content
- 21Our approach to course revision is described onlinePublished course content
Entry requirements
Can I apply?
- Academic
- A-levels AAA (minimum ABB)
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Sri Lankan GCE A-levels: AAB to AAA (plus course-specific subject requirements)
- English (IELTS)
- 7.0 overall, 6.5 in each component
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