MSc Economics and Finance

1 Year On Campus Masters Program

Newcastle University's MSc Economics and Finance is a one-year intensive programme to equip students with a sound blend of advanced economic theory and practical financial knowledge. The programme is designed to develop in-depth understanding of how economic theory underpins financial markets, firm finance, and policy-making. It is designed to develop critical thinking and quantitative analysis skills so that graduates can navigate complex financial environments confidently. The program is delivered by research-active staff, ensuring that teaching is informed by the latest developments in economics and finance.

Curriculum Structure

The MSc strikes a balance between economic theory and applied finance modules, with a balanced curriculum covering:
Foundational modules in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics to give a firm analytical grounding.
Specialist finance topics such as asset pricing, risk management, corporate finance, and financial markets, which allow students to apply economic theory to real financial problems.
Quantitative methods and data analysis emphasis, with computer training in software such as R and Stata to ensure that students are data-ready for making decisions.
Dissertation or research project where students explore an economics or finance issue of their choice, developing research skills and subject knowledge.

Accreditation

The program capitalizes on Newcastle University's research and academic reputation. Though not professionally accredited as some accounting or finance certification schemes, the MSc has a high academic standing and close relevance to industry needs.

Campus Location

Newcastle University is located in the cosmopolitan city of Newcastle upon Tyne within the UK, exposing students to a vibrant city environment with good transportation connections, cultural amenities, and a growing finance services sector. The campus of the university is adequately endowed with modern lecture theaters, computer labs, and libraries, which allow an enhanced learning experience.

There are opportunities to engage in practical learning experience to complement academic study:
Availability of expert financial software and databases such as Bloomberg and DataStream, allowing experiential learning of live market information.
Contact with guest lectures and networking events by industry experts and alumni, allowing students to build useful connections and gain insight into contemporary financial practice.
Participation in quantitative methods, econometrics, and programming workshops and seminars, which increase skills highly valued by employers.
While the course is essentially campus-based, students can benefit from research seminars and team projects that enhance teamwork and application of theory to practical economic and financial issues.

Newcastle University offers successful career support through its unique career services, ensuring the smooth transition of students into the working environment:
Students benefit from one-to-one career advice, CV and interview preparation, and job application guidance specific to economics and finance jobs.
Graduates are usually employed as portfolio managers, risk managers, economic consultants, and financial analysts in banks, consultancy firms, government, and international organizations.
For postgraduate students who want to further their education, the MSc provides a sound foundation for research towards a doctorate or for specialist postgraduate studies in finance, economics, or other related fields.
Alumni benefit from an international network of professionals and Newcastle's employer links, providing more opportunities for foreign placements and working collaborations.

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