Postgraduate Study - MSc Economics and International Financial Economics
The MSc in Economics and International Financial Economics is a sister course to the long-established MSc Economics, and was offered for the first time in academic year 2007-08.
This exciting course will provide you with a thorough grounding in advanced core areas of economics, microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, econometrics and research methods, plus the opportunity to specialise in international financial economics, engaging in contemporary theoretical and empirical debates.
An introduction to the programme from Professor Marcus Miller, MSc Economics and International Financial Economics course leader.
Key Facts
Typical careers paths
Economic analyst at: Central Banks (including Bank of England and European Central Bank); Treasury; International Financial Organisations; City of London (especially international finance); academic research.
Typical background:
The MSc Economics and International Financial Economics is a quantitative degree and students will need to be competent in several areas of mathematics. All student attend a short pre-sessional mathematics and statistics course before the term starts.
Study programme and assessment
- 5 core modules
- 3 optional modules
- participation in student workshop
- Dissertation of 7,000 words
Full-time 12 months October-September
Entry requirements
First or upper-second class honours degree or equivalent in economics or a closely-related subject. If English is not your first language, IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 250.
Fees
Tuition fees 2011-2012: Home/EU £12,900; overseas £16,000
Contact us
The Postgraduate Office
Department of Economics
University of Warwick
Coventry CV4 7AL
UK
Tel: +44 (0)24 765 23027
Email: economics.pgoffice@warwick.ac.uk
