University of Portsmouth - MSc Economics, Finance and Banking

University of Portsmouth

MSc Economics, Finance and Banking

Sharpen your knowledge of economics and finance, and gain a deep insight into the financial services sector as you learn to interpret trends, identify market risks and assess public policy. 

If you have some knowledge of statistics or quantitative methods our Master's in Economics, Finance and Banking will help you to open doors to ambitious roles in the finance, banking, business and public sectors.

Rather than specialising in just one area, we'll make sure you gain an in depth overview of economics, finance and banking, and you'll graduate with a diverse and transferrable skill set.

You'll combine theory, research and data analysis to learn how to respond to real-world economic issues. You’ll develop the specialist knowledge, professional skills and forecasting techniques that'll make you a real asset to the financial services and banking sectors.

Entry Requirements

  • A second-class honours degree in a relevant or related subject, which includes some element of statistics or quantitative methods, or equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications. 

Please get in touch if you're not sure if your undergraduate subject is relevant to this degree.

  • If you're applying as an international student with a non-UK degree, you’ll need to show you meet the UK entry requirements listed above.

To find out if your non-UK degree or other qualification is accepted, please visit our page for your country and view the UK equivalent of your qualification. 

Course Details

Core Modules

Aef Research Methods and Dissertation - 45 credits
Corporate Finance - 15 credits
Econometric Modelling - 15 credits
International Banking: Efficiency, Competition and Regulation - 15 credits
Market Structure and Competition - 15 credits
Competition Policy and the Regulation of Markets - 15 credits
Financial Econometrics - 15 credits
Financial Markets and Instruments - 15 credits
International Banking, Financial Markets and Monetary Policy - 15 credits

Optional Modules

Database Design and Implementation - 15 credits
Digital Economy: Society, Culture and Policy - 20 credits
Financial Technology: Micro Perspectives - 15 credits

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