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Loughborough University: Economics and Finance
| Institution | Loughborough University |
|---|---|
| Department | Loughborough Business School |
| Web | http://www.lboro.ac.uk |
| pgenquiries@lboro.ac.uk | |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
**Develop your expertise in using modern macroeconomic, microeconomic and econometric methods to make an impact on organisational, government and financial policy on this full-time master’s in Economics and Finance.**
Well-trained, numerate economists who can apply complex methods to address real-world problems are in high demand across many sectors.
Join us on this specialist master’s to gain the in-depth knowledge and skills needed to forge a successful career in banking, finance, government (such as central banking or the treasury), international organisations, management consultancy or economic consultancy.
Modules with real-world relevance
From the start of the programme, you'll dig into the foundations of financial economics and economic data analysis. You’ll go on to explore the actions of governments, firms, households and intermediaries in national and global money, and bond and foreign exchange markets, supported by real-world insights from our teaching staff of renowned academics and experts from industry.
The second semester is a chance for you to delve deeper into industry-relevant topics, such as modern corporate finance, international money and finance, and applied financial econometrics. An optional module allows you to shape your degree around an area you’re most interested in, such as portfolio management or cryptocurrencies.
Develop the practical skills employers are looking for
Sharpen your research, presentation and communication skills during a focused research skills module – to prepare for your in-depth summer project and to master the practical skills you’ll need for roles in other business and policy sectors.
You’ll graduate with advanced theoretical and quantitative skills highly sought-after by employers in financial services and government, together with the practical experience of applying them to the issues of today.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | An honours degree in economics, business (with a strong quantitative component), finance, mgt science, operations research, maths, physics, or engineering. Applicants from other disciplines will also be considered provided that at least introductory modules in economics and an introduction to quantitative subjects such as calculus and statistics have been studied. |
| Location | Main Site Ashby Road Loughborough LE11 3TU |
Summary
**Well-trained, numerate professionals are in high demand in the financial services sector. Our MSc Economics and Finance will provide you with the capability to apply modern macroeconomic, microeconomic and econometric methods in order to assess and shape organisational, government and financial policy.**
The programme is ideal if you are interested in a career in banking, finance government (central banking, treasury, etc), international organisations, business, management consultancy and economic consultancy.
You will be taught by academic experts in economics and finance at a top 10 UK business school (ranked in the top 15 in the UK for Economics in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021). You will explore economic theory and policy, the actions of governments, firms, households and intermediaries in national and global money, and bond and foreign exchange markets.
You will examine both the microeconomic impacts for firms and the macroeconomic implications for the global economy, and will develop advanced theoretical and quantitative skills – highly sought after by employers in financial services and government – as well as transferable skills that will be of value in a range of other business and policy sectors.
In addition, there is the opportunity to sharpen your practical skills by completing a research project that allows you to apply your knowledge of economics and finance.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent international qualification) in economics, finance, business, management, management science, operations research or a related subject. Applicants from other disciplines will also be considered provided that your degree includes at least introductory modules in economics and an introduction to quantitative subjects such as calculus and statistics |
| Location | Main Site Ashby Road Loughborough LE11 3TU |
Fees
| England | 13000 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 13000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 13000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 13000 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 28100 GBP for Year 1 |
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