Entry requirements

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in economics or a degree which meets the module requirements below.

Module requirements

You should have studied the following four modules:

Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Mathematics
Statistics or Econometrics

We also consider a wide range of international qualifications: Entry requirements for international students

We assess each application on the basis of the applicant’s preparation and achievement as a whole. We may accept applicants whose qualifications don’t meet the published entry criteria but have other experience relevant to the course.

The lists of required degree subjects and modules are indicative only. Sometimes we may accept subjects or modules that aren’t listed, and sometimes we may not accept subjects or modules that are listed, depending on the content studied.

Pathway programme for international students

If you're an international student who does not meet the entry requirements for this course, you have the opportunity to apply for a pre-masters programme in Business, Social Sciences and Humanities at the University of Sheffield International College. This course is designed to develop your English language and academic skills. Upon successful completion, you can progress to degree level study at the University of Sheffield.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Develop the tools and techniques you need to critically assess real-world investment strategies, financial instruments and market behaviours.

Course description

Advance your understanding of how finance theory is applied in the real world. You'll study essential topics, such as corporate finance, behavioural finance, and asset pricing and portfolio theory.

You'll learn to use the core analytical skills needed to thrive in the financial industry. Our academics will teach you how to use econometric methods to analyse data and interpret complex financial models.

Towards the end of the course, you will complete an extended research project on a topic of your choosing. Our academics will support you in applying the analytical and technical skills needed to explore your interests within the field of finance.

Please see our University website for the most up-to-date course information here