Financial Economics

Overview

In today's dynamic financial landscape, characterised by global and interconnected markets, the MSc in Financial Economics from University of Birmingham stands as the ideal stepping stone for ambitious students seeking to embark on rewarding and successful careers across various sectors of the finance industry. 

Designed to provide students with a profound understanding of economic principles, financial markets, and essential quantitative tools and methods, our MSc Financial Economics programme will thoroughly prepare you to navigate and excel in the complex yet highly rewarding world of finance.

Your employability options are vast and varied, our strong links with industry mean that rigorous undergraduate academic study is combined with a real practical focus, leading to excellent job opportunities.

By studying this programme, you can expect to develop a specialist financial economics career within the private sector, and global financial institutions. 

This includes employers in:

• Investment and commercial banks

• Financial asset management companies

• Financial technology firms

• Consulting firms

• Policy-oriented organizations

Who is this course for?

The MSc Financial Economics programme is tailored for motivated and driven individuals who are passionate about the finance industry. We seek students who have a strong interest in understanding economic principles, analysing financial markets, and using quantitative tools to make informed decisions. Whether you are a recent graduate with a background in economics, finance, or a related field, or a mid-career professional aiming to elevate your financial expertise, this programme is designed to meet your needs. We welcome students who are eager to excel, contribute to the finance world, and pursue rewarding and successful careers in various sectors of the industry. 

Employability at the forefront

The programme is designed to enhance your employability by building your knowledge and skills in key areas of financial economics, such as developing expertise in economics, econometrics, and financial data analysis 

The graduates can expect to take on a combination of specialist finance career roles in the UK and abroad, including, amongst others: 

• Financial economist 

• Financial risk analyst

• Treasury and export finance analyst 

• Financial consultant 

• Consulting analyst 

• Pricing and distribution analyst 

• Financial advisor support planner 

• Strategy consultant 

Our graduates go on to work for industry leaders such as: 

• Deloitte 

• PwC 

• KPMG 

• JCB 

• Amazon

• UK Trade Remedies Authority

• Greene King

• BT

• And much more!