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Financial Economics MA

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Financial Economics MA

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    Key Information

    • Study Level:

      Master

    • Duration:

      4 Years

    • Study Mode:

      Full Time

    • Start Date:

      01 September 2021

    • Tuition Fees EU/EEA:

      £ 1,820 Per Year

      These fees apply to students from the EU/EEA

    • Tuition Fees International :

      £ 17,200

      These fees apply to students from outside the EU/EEA

    institution

    University of Aberdeen

    The University of Aberdeen was founded as King’s College by William Elphinstone, Chancellor of Scotland and Bishop of Aberdeen in 1495. That makes the University of Aberdeen the third oldest in Scotland, and the 5th oldest in all of the UK. King’s College was initially established to train the professionals that the northern part of […]

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    Course Summary

    The University of Aberdeen’s Financial Economics degree program gives its graduates access to a deep understanding of economics and financial systems all around the world. In addition to the theories and tools of economics, you’ll learn to apply them by analysing a host of real world situations using industry standard quantitative techniques.

    You’ll study both micro and macroeconomics as well as the entire core curriculum of the joint degree in years one and 2, but branching off into highly specialised financial training in the latter years of the program. You’ll also have access to the Dissertation in Financial Economics module.

    There are many specialties possible, but the program offers a few well-researched ‘pathways’, including Macroeconomics, Policy and Finance, Financial Investment and the unique, interdisciplinary Behavioural and Experimental Finance. This last route is heavily influenced by the 2017 Nobel Prize winning research of Professor Richard Thaler.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    Course Outline

    This course is delivered over 4 years for most students.

    Year 1:

    Your core curriculum for the first year will consist of modules designed to give you a solid background in business and economics, including:

    • Academic Writing for Business
    • Accounting and Entrepreneurship
    • Finance, Risk and Investment
    • Professional Skills Part 1
    • The Economics of Business and Society
    • The Global Economy

    Year 2:

    In year 2, you will focus more on the specifics of economics and finance. Your modules will include:

    • Business Finance
    • Financial Markets and Regulations
    • Intermediate Macroeconomics
    • Intermediate Microeconomics

    Year 3:

    At this point, you will focus more on the mathematical tools of economics and finance. Your modules will include:

    • Asset Pricing
    • Econometrics
    • Finance 3: Corporate Finance
    • Mathematical and Statistical Methods in Economics

    Year 4:

    In addition to electives in your chosen specialty, you’ll deliver a dissertation in financial economics over the course of year 4.

    Learning & Teaching

    The University of Aberdeen’s Financial Economics program is heavily reflective of research-based learning. Their teaching methods include lecture classes, smaller tutorials, seminars and group work. You will also engage in quite a bit of individual reading and study, as well as extensive research culminating in producing a dissertation.

    Career Possiblities

    A Financial Economics degree from the University of Aberdeen prepares students to take up exciting roles in the public, private or not-for-profit sectors. In the recent past, Aberdeen graduates have taken on roles such as Risk Management Consultant, Stock Broker, Trainee Accountant, Investment Banker, Portfolio Manager and Financial Analyst.

    Entry Credit

    Entry Requirements for UK and EU-nationals

    The University of Aberdeen’s Financial Economics program typically requires applicants to have earned 3 A Levels at BBB or higher. SQA Highers are also accepted (at AABB or better), as well as a number of equivalent qualifications.

    Entry Requirements for overseas (non-EU) students                         

    International students must be fluent in written and spoken English. This can be demonstrated by an IELTS score of 6.0 or better overall, with no less than 6.0 in Writing and no less than 5.5 in any other sections.

    International students must also have academic accreditation equivalent to that required for UK and EU students. The requirements can be found here.

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