Finance and Economics

The MSc Finance and Economics is a rigorous and intellectually stimulating course that is designed to prepare you for the complexities of today’s rapidly evolving global financial landscape.

Why choose this course?

• It equips you with the analytical skills, policy insight and financial expertise you need to succeed in a competitive and dynamic environment.
• You will be taught by leading scholars who deliver cutting-edge insights into the fields of finance and economics.
• Birkbeck has rich experience and expertise in finance and economics having offered high-quality MSc courses in these subjects for more than 50 years.

What you will learn

This course offers you advanced training combined with a unique blend of academic depth and practical relevance in:

• financial theory
• economic modelling
• quantitative analysis.

It has a strong emphasis on monetary policy and the workings of financial markets in order to bridge the gap between economic theory and real-world financial decision-making. This makes it ideal if you are keen to advance in a career in banking, multinational corporations, government agencies or international organisations.

How you will learn

This course is available to study full- or part-time. It has evening classes, which you may choose to attend on campus or online depending on the module, to help you balance study, work and other commitments. You will attend lectures, which are recorded so you can return to them when needed, seminars and practical classes that focus on problem solving.

Highlights

• You will benefit from a supportive academic team, with opportunities for personalised guidance and intellectual engagement.
• Located in Central London, Birkbeck offers access to excellent facilities and valuable connections within a global financial hub.
• Birkbeck is ranked in the top 25 UK universities for Economics and Econometrics in the most recent 2021 Research Excellence Framework, ensuring that course content is informed by the latest research.

Careers and employability

On successfully graduating from this MSc Finance and Economics you will have gained an array of important transferable skills including:

• an advanced ability to transfer knowledge from one context to another
• self-motivation
• time management
• problem solving and organisation.

Our students go on to build successful careers with a variety of employers in a range of sectors, including in:

• government departments
• the Bank of England
• UK regulatory bodies
• commercial banks
• teaching.

You will also gain a strong foundation for academic progression into MPhil/PhD study in economics and finance if you decide to take your studies further.

We offer a comprehensive careers service - Careers and Enterprise - your career partner during your time at Birkbeck and beyond. At every stage of your career journey, we empower you to take ownership of your future, helping you to make the connection between your experience, education and future ambitions.