Entry requirements

A 2:2 honours degree, or international equivalent. Your transcripts need to show an understanding of:

You can use your personal statement to show your mathematical knowledge if it is not clear from your transcripts.

September

Course content

This course gives you the skills and knowledge in a range of economics and finance issues and methods.

Overview

Our MSc Economics and Finance will equip you with an understanding of economic methods and financial principles to analyse real-world challenges.

This course is well-suited to a range of individuals, such as those who:

do not have an economics or finance background
are considering careers in in NGOs, government bodies, financial businesses, trading or consulting
would like to progress to further academic study in economics and finance

This course will suit you if you're interested in the following careers:

What you will learn:

how to apply economic knowledge, tools and techniques to analyse economic and financial issues
how to analyse the interaction between economics and finance developments in the global context
the role of supranational institutions like the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Trade Organization (WTO)
Advanced statistical software

You'll have access to advanced statistical software including:

Software may include:

You'll also have access to financial databases including:

See Newcastle University's course entry for more information

See Newcastle University's course entry for more information

MSc
full time
12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification