This degree is designed to provide you with an advanced training in economics, whilst enabling specialisation in the area of finance. This MSc is ideal for those who aim to gain employment as professional economists in government, financial institutions, business, commerce, industry, international agencies and other similar organisations. It is also suitable for those seeking eventual PhD enrolment and/or an academic career as a lecturer in Economics. You will study compulsory modules in economic theory and financial econometrics, as well as having the opportunity to write a dissertation on a topic of your own choice, supervised by an academic from the School. You will also be able to choose from a range of optional modules, including financial markets, international finance and mathematics. Assessment will be carried out through combinations of coursework and exams. You will also write a dissertation on a topic of your choice, supervised individually by an academic from the School.