Global financial markets influence everything from business growth to jobs and personal finances. Our MSc connects advanced economic theory and empirical economics with decision science, behavioural economics and the realities of international finance. Prepare for careers across finance, policy and research with the support of one of the UK’s top Economics departments, as ranked in the Good University Guide 2027.
You are really pushed to self-learn in this one year. It is challenging for sure, but I think that's an important skill to develop, as teaching yourself and being self-motivated is necessary for our careers in the future.
Our MSc Economics and International Financial Economics is open to applicants holding a degree in Economics or a related field, or in a STEM degree. All applicants are expected to demonstrate a high level of of academic achievement, equivalent to a UK First Class (1st) or Upper Second Class Honours (2:1) degree.
Applicants with a degree focusing mainly in economics should have achieved a good standard in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics/statistics at intermediate level, and a strong performance in the mathematics taken as part of their undergraduate studies
Students from STEM backgrounds are also welcome to apply directly to our MSc programmes within the Department of Economics. Applicants will typically have performed strongly in quantitative subjects including linear algebra, differential equations, probability, and statistics To support the transition into graduate-level economics, STEM students will be provided with additional preparatory resources covering key economic concepts at an accessible undergraduate level.
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Applications for courses starting in September and October 2027 are now open.
The on-time deadline for taught postgraduate courses starting in September/October 2027 is 2 August 2027.
We will still accept late applications, however cannot guarantee that the application will be processed in time to complete the admissions process if received in September or there are a number of conditions to meet.
If applying late please include your degree certificates and transcripts, English proficiency evidence (if needed) and ensure referees can submit references promptly to allow time for CAS and visa processing (if applicable).
The department operates five admissions rounds for MSc applicants as follows:
Rolling deadline from 10 April 2027 onwards.