Course summary

Economics studies the behaviour of individuals, businesses, and governments in the face of various constraints. Our MSc Economics, Banking and Finance degree is designed to combine the analytical rigour of an Economics course with an in-depth coverage of major areas of Banking and Finance. You will systematically analyse and understand decision making in the context of economies and financial systems in a globalised world. You will learn to critically evaluate the behaviour of key players in economies and financial systems and to assess the consequences for individuals, society or the sustainability of economic and financial development. The course is distinctive for applying a strong policy focus, particularly emphasising aspects of financial development, stability and crises as well as sustainability. You will have the opportunity to work hands-on with economic tools and techniques, including the use of our state-of the-art Business Lab. This is a real-time trading environment which provides access to sophisticated analysis tools and data on worldwide financial markets and gives you a simulated experience of working in the dynamic world of shares and trading. In your third semester, you’ll take part in a large scale Applied Research Project. This will give you the opportunity to use your skills in a real-life setting, tailored to your individual needs and aspirations. You can choose between pursuing academic research or undertaking a consultancy-style project. What will you gain from this degree?

• Apply advanced economic knowledge, tools and techniques to resolve issues in diverse situations within economies and financial systems.

• Synthesise and critically evaluate the conduct of key players in economies and financial systems.

• Demonstrate the ability to make recommendations for organisational practice based on theoretical insights.

• Synthesise and critically evaluate a range of advanced concepts and techniques to analyse problems in banking and finance.

• Develop a critical understanding of the role of the economics, banking and finance disciplines in the global context.

• Understand the environmental, social, governance and ethical problems that may occur in economies and financial systems and apply appropriate frameworks or professional codes to resolve such problems.