Economics at UEA
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Find out moreMSc Finance and Economics
Key Details
- Attendance
- Full Time
- Award
- Degree of Master of Science
- Course Length
- 1 year
- Course Start Date
- September 2026
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Why you should choose us
Course Overview
How can we tell if a company’s share price is truly ‘fair’? How can data on bond yields help predict the next recession? How can you design a portfolio of stocks and options to create a ‘perfect hedge’? These are just some of the compelling questions this MSc will prepare you to answer.
This MSc in Finance and Economics is part of our Academic and Professional Programme – designed for people who have already studied economics and are looking for intensive research-led training in advanced economic theory and econometrics, with a focus on finance.
Our dynamic teaching combines lectures, workshops, student presentations, group activities, IT lab sessions, and guest lectures. Many members of the School of Economics are active researchers in Finance and Financial Econometrics, which ensures you’ll benefit from a strong research-led learning experience. To support your success, we provide specialised structural support, starting with an intensive pre-sessional programme covering calculus, matrix algebra, and an introduction to STATA—the econometrics software you'll use throughout the course. During the year, you'll also receive training in using a range of online data sources, including key financial databases, to support your dissertation research.
You’ll study economic theory, theoretical econometrics, and financial econometrics. You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a range of finance modules, varying in technical complexity. The available options include modules that reflect the School of Economics’ other research strengths, such as environmental economics and data science. You’ll also complete a dissertation which is an exciting opportunity to apply your learning to independent research, guided by expert supervision, on a topic of your choice within financial economics or econometrics. You may even collaborate with external organisations for a work-based learning experience. If you discover a passion for research, this could be your springboard to a PhD.
Alongside first-class academic training, you’ll enjoy a vibrant student experience at UEA, with access to outstanding extracurricular and sporting opportunities—all set in the historic and lively city of Norwich. The School of Economics is committed to your future, offering tailored career support through employer visits, professional skills workshops, and personalised one-on-one guidance. Whether you aim to become a professional economist in government, industry, or finance, or pursue further study through a PhD, this degree equips you with the expertise and confidence to take your next big step.
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Study and Modules
Structure
This intensive 12-month programme begins with taught modules and concludes with a dissertation.
You’ll explore advanced topics in economic theory and financial econometrics, alongside a selection of specialist finance modules. Some modules are more technical, while others take a descriptive or empirical approach. You’ll discover natural complementarities across modules, with key financial concepts examined from different perspectives—helping to deepen and enrich your understanding of the subject.
Before you write your dissertation, you'll take part in a sequence of dissertation training lectures. Here you'll discover how to choose a topic, how to access financial data and search literature and how to analyse quantitative data. You’ll also be able to take advantage of dissertation training workshops before you begin your independent research.
Compulsory Modules
Optional A Modules
(Credits: 80)Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.
Teaching and Learning
UEA’s School of Economics is a vibrant, friendly, research-focused community known for its excellence in teaching and innovation. We have an international reputation in many key areas, covering both theoretical and applied economics. Our principal research strengths include behavioural economics, competition economics, environmental policy, contests and corporate behaviour, finance and financial markets, and data science.
You’ll take taught modules, spread over two semesters. In a typical module, you'll have two hours of lectures and one hour of workshops (or lab sessions) per week. Your workshops are more interactive than lectures and provide you with an opportunity to raise questions arising from lectures.
In your econometrics modules, your workshops will take place in computer labs, where you'll learn how to conduct econometric analysis using the specialist econometric software package, STATA.
You’ll also become practiced in independent study, spending time working on coursework assignments, preparing for seminars, and doing your own wider reading. These skills become particularly valuable when you come to work on your dissertation.
Assessment
Assessment will be in a variety of forms, including take-home assignments, seminar presentations, written tests, computer tests and your dissertation.
You’ll regularly complete formative assessment tasks, allowing you to practise without affecting your module marks. When your assessments are marked and returned, you’ll receive constructive written feedback to help you improve.
If you have additional needs due to disabilities such as sensory impairment, or learning difficulties such as dyslexia, you can get help from our Student Support Service.
Employability
After the Course
Upon completing this MSc, you can pursue a variety of careers as a professional economist in the financial sector, as well as in government, industry and international agencies.
Past graduates from the School of Economics have gone on to work for HM Treasury, the Home Office, Bank of England, Aviva, Barclays, M+A Partners, BDO, Deloitte, Ernst and Young, Goldman Sachs, Grant Thornton, HSBC, JP Morgan, KPMG, Lloyds, PwC and Santander amongst others.
You'll also be well qualified to enter a PhD programme with a view to continuing on to an academic career. Several of our former PhD students now hold academic posts as lecturers in university departments both in the UK and overseas.
Careers
Examples of careers that you could enter include:
- Financial Analyst
- Merchant Banking
- Government agencies
- Economic consultant
- Bank of England
- International organisations
Discover more on our Careers webpages.
Entry Requirements
- This course is open to
UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in September each year.
- Typical UK Entry Requirements
Degree classification
Bachelors degree - 2.2
Degree Subject
Economics
- Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all postgraduate applicants.
- This course is open to
UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in September each year.
- Typical International Entry Requirements
Degree classification
UK Bachelors degree - 2.2 or equivalent
Degree Subject
Economics
- English Foreign Language
Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading):
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IELTS: 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component).
We also accept a number of other English language tests. Review our English Language Equivalencies for a list of example qualifications that we may accept to meet this requirement.
Test dates should be within two years of the course start date.
If you do not meet the English language requirements for this course, our UEA International Study Centre offers a variety of English language programmes which are designed to help you develop the required English skills.
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- Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all postgraduate applicants.
Fees and Funding
Tuition fees for the Academic Year 2026/27 are:
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UK Students: £12,400
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International Students: £23,850
We estimate living expenses at £1,136 per month.
Further Information on tuition fees can be found here.
Scholarships and Bursaries
The University of East Anglia offers a range of Scholarships; please click the link for eligibility, details of how to apply and closing dates.
Course Related Costs
Please see Additional Course Fees for details of additional course-related costs.
How to Apply
How to apply
Applications for Postgraduate Taught programmes at the University of East Anglia should be made directly to the University.
To apply please use our online application form.
Further information
If you would like to discuss your individual circumstances prior to applying, please do contact us:
Postgraduate Admissions Office
Tel: +44 (0)1603 591515
Email: admissions@uea.ac.uk
International candidates are also encouraged to access the International Students section of our website.