| UCAS code | 1234 |
|---|---|
| Duration | 1 year full time |
| Entry year | 2025 |
| Campus | Streatham Campus |
| Discipline | Economics |
| Contact | Web: Enquire online |
| Typical offer | A 2:2 degree with honours in an Economics or related discipline. |
|---|---|
Overview
- Springboard into a career as an Economist, whether you’re looking to work in the Civil Service, at a leading bank, or a multinational organisation
- Well-suited if you’re interested in becoming an analyst for a major investment company
- Gain an understanding of economic and financial theory, together with specialist econometric and mathematical techniques to align your degree to your personal aspirations
- Use our established FEELE Lab (Finance and Economics Experimental Laboratory at Exeter) for research in experimental economics
Business School of the Year
Times Higher Education Awards 2022
Triple accredited Business School
AMBA, AACSB, EQUIS
Opportunity to learn from experts in our FEELE Lab
A well-established laboratory for research in experimental economics
Optional modules allow you to specialise in your chosen area of interest
Enhance your employability and achieve your career goals
Business School of the Year
Times Higher Education Awards 2022
Triple accredited Business School
AMBA, AACSB, EQUIS
Opportunity to learn from experts in our FEELE Lab
A well-established laboratory for research in experimental economics
Optional modules allow you to specialise in your chosen area of interest
Enhance your employability and achieve your career goals
Entry requirements
A 2:2 degree with honours in an Economics or related discipline, including degrees where Economics is a "minor" subject. Evidence of mathematical/quantitative ability is required.
We do consider all applications where there is evidence of exceptional performance in modules relevant to the programme of study, significant relevant work experience or professional qualifications.
Entry requirements for international students
English language requirements
International students need to show they have the required level of English language to study this course. The required test scores for this course fall under Profile B2. Please visit our English language requirements page to view the required test scores and equivalencies from your country.
Course content
This programme is available for study 12 months full-time over three terms and is University-based throughout this time. The taught components of the programme are delivered in the first two terms, leaving the third term and most of the summer to research, write and submit your dissertation. The programme in its entirety runs from September to September.
- During the programme you will study modules (including the dissertation) totalling 180 credits.
- Please note that programme structures may be subject to change.
- Descriptions of the individual modules are given in full on the Business School postgraduate module list.
Compulsory modules
| Code | Module | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BEAM029 | Topics in Financial Economics | 15 |
| BEAM047 | Fundamentals of Financial Management | 15 |
| BEEM103 | Optimisation Techniques for Economists | 15 |
| BEEM124 | Dissertation | 45 |
| BEEM117 | Economics of Corporate Finance | 15 |
| BEEM011 | Applied Econometrics 1 | 15 |
| BEEM012 | Applied Econometrics 2 | 15 |
| BEEM100 | Macroeconomics [or BEEM101 or BEEM120] | 15 |
| BEEM101 | Microeconomics [or BEEM100 or BEEM120] | 15 |
| BEEM120 | Macroeconomics of Money and Financial Markets [or BEEM100 or BEEM101] | 15 |
Optional modules
You will choose 30 credits of option modules from a regularly updated selection. Recent modules are shown below:
| Code | Module | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MSc Financial Economics optional modules 24-25 | ||
| BEAM033 | Banking and Financial Services | 15 |
| BEAM036 | Domestic and International Portfolio Management | 15 |
| BEEM125 | Experimental and Behavioural Economics | 15 |
| BEEM015 | Industrial Economics and Strategy | 15 |
| BEEM100 | Macroeconomics | 15 |
| BEEM101 | Microeconomics | 15 |
| BEAM065 | Bank Management | 15 |
| BEEM120 | Macroeconomics of Money and Financial Markets | 15 |
| BEEM152 | Behavioural Development Economics | 15 |
| BEEM154 | Economics of Public Finance | 15 |
| BEEM014 | Health Economics | 15 |
| BEEM157 | Behavioural Finance | 15 |
| BEE3072 | Econometrics: Cause and Effect | 15 |
| BEE3076 | Environmental Economics and Sustainability | 15 |
| BEE3077 | Health Economics | 15 |
| BEEM163 | Research in Practice: Study Design | 15 |
Fees
2025/26 entry
UK fees per year:
£14,900 full-time
International fees per year:
£26,700 full-time
Scholarships
The University of Exeter has many different scholarships available to support your education, including £5 million in scholarships for international students applying to study with us in the 2025/26 academic year, such as our Exeter Excellence Scholarships*.
For more information on scholarships and other financial support, please visit our scholarships and bursaries page.
*Terms and conditions apply. See online for details.
Teaching and research
Our postgraduate taught programmes utilise a range of teaching methods including lectures, seminars and tutorials.
Lectures
The aim of lectures is to give you information on ideas that are central to the module and to help you in developing your understanding of complex ideas. Many of the teaching materials for lectures are made available to you electronically to accompany the notes you take during the lecture. Lectures are given by a range of staff members, including leading professors, who integrate their latest research findings into the teaching that you receive. Guest lecturers, including members of industry, also contribute to some modules.
Seminars and tutorials
Seminars and tutorials involve an in-depth exploration of the issues covered in lectures as well as giving you the opportunity to discuss various concepts and theories and receive feedback on your written assignments. As a postgraduate students in the Department of Economics you will be able to participate in the established Economics Seminar Series.
Assessment
Modules are assessed through a mixture of group work, coursework, project work and examinations; the weighting of each of these components will vary according to the academic requirements of the module. Examinations are normally held at the end of the module, in January and May/June
Research-led teaching
Our research is rated as world-leading or internationally excellent in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021.
Our programmes are designed to be flexible, whilst also giving you the opportunity to specialise if you wish. You will explore not only traditional economic models, but the latest application of economy theory including behavioural and experimental economics, giving you course content that is world-relevant.
Each programme draws upon the internationally rated research undertaken within the department, and the experience of our academics in developing economic policy at organisations such as the Bank of England, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and the United Nations.
Economics research
We are a research-intensive faculty and our world-leading research is actively shaping the world around us, and we combine this with innovative teaching techniques, unique to our Business School. You can also participate in experiments contributing to this cutting-edge research through our state of the art research laboratory FEELE (Finance and Economics Experimental Laboratory at Exeter).
You will be taught by internationally respected academics who are at the forefront of their research. We draw upon disciplines across the social sciences and give emphasis to the dynamic nature of enterprise, global connectivity and the management and leadership of the global challenges that lie ahead.
The Business School is home to the following research centres:
- Centre for Entrepreneurship
- Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning
- Centre for Simulation, Analytics and Modelling (CSAM)
- Exeter Centre for Social Networks (ECSN)
- Exeter Centre for Leadership (ExCL)
- Exeter Sustainable Finance Centre (ESF)
- Initiative in the Digital Economy at Exeter (INDEX)
- Land, Environment, Economics and Policy Institute (LEEP)
- Research Methods Centre
- Tax Administration Research Centre (TARC)
- The Exeter Centre for Circular Economy (ECCE)
Not having studied business-related subjects at all at undergraduate level, I was drawn to the MSc Financial Economics programme at Exeter because of its broad focus on both finance and economics, and the fact that it covers all the basics you might need for an investment-related career.
Thanakorn
MSc Financial Economics
Careers
Our Master’s programmes are designed to prepare you for a successful career, wherever in the world you plan to work. Employers expect advanced communication and technical skills, team-working and independent research, project-management and the very latest specialist knowledge from their postgraduate recruits.
Our MSc in Financial Economics enables you to develop the professional, research and economic skills and subject expertise that will make you a valuable asset from the start of your career.
This is also an excellent programme from which to launch an academic career by later pursuing your own PhD research topic in economics.
Careers in Economics
You may choose to apply an MSc in Financial Economics in a variety of roles including:
- Economist
- Financial risk analyst
- Investment analyst
- Statistician
According to your location and career goals, you can choose to work in public or private sector roles, from large multinational companies such as the ‘The Big Four’ Accounting and Professional Services firms, to government departments such as The Government Economic Service (GES). International organisations like the International Monetary Fund, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), the EU Commission or UN, together with banks, insurance companies, accounting firms, consultancies and not-for-profit organisations all seek economists with the latest technical expertise and knowledge.
By carefully selecting your optional modules such as Banking & Financial Services, Domestic & International Portfolio Management, International Trade & Regional Integration or Financial Econometrics, you can start to develop a specialisation to enhance your employability and achieve your career goals.
Graduates from this programme have secured roles in a variety of organisations including PWC (UK), Bank of Thailand, Spreadex (UK) and Agricultural Bank of China.
Further information can be found at:
- eFinancialCareers
- Prospects.ac.uk - Types of jobs: Accountancy, banking and finance
- Prospects.ac.uk - Economist: Employers and vacancy sources
- TARGETjobs - Economist: job description
- TARGETjobs - Finance graduate careers advice
Our Careers & Employability team will help you identify your career path and support your route to a fulfilling global career.
Developing your skills and career prospects
The University of Exeter Business School provides a range of support to help you develop skills attractive to employers. Visit our postgraduate Business School careers service web page for more information.
Enhance your degree with Study Abroad opportunities
QTEM Programme*
After your first year of studies at Exeter, you can progress onto the QTEM Programme. QTEM aims to prepare students with excellent quantitative and analytical skills to support their future careers as decision makers leading the global business environment.
If you are accepted onto the QTEM Programme, you will spend an additional semester studying at one of the prestigious academic partners. This will be followed by a quantitatively focussed internship and participation in the QTEM Data Challenge which includes online data science and leadership courses as well real data analysis.
Students will be selected and nominated to QTEM by the University of Exeter Business School following a competitive internal application process. Places are limited so we recommend you register your interest before applying for your Masters.
*Open to high achieving students enrolled in the following University of Exeter Business School programmes: MSc Finance, MSc Finance and Investment, MSc Economics, MSc Financial Economics, and MSc Business Analytics.
For more information on QTEM and Double Degrees and other postgraduate study abroad opportunities, visit the Business School’s Study Abroad webpages.
