Department of Economics
Banking and Financial Markets
Money, Banking and Finance
MA 1 year full-time
The MA programmes are intended for honours graduates who wish to enhance their prospects of employment in the financial services sectors of Government and commerce. Designed to appeal to people who do not have specialist undergraduate preparation in formal economic theory or quantitative methods, the programmes emphasise vocational relevance and conceptual clarity in modern theory and practice.
MA Banking and Financial Markets
Semester 1 Compulsory Modules
- Essentials of Financial Economic
- Economics of Banking and Financial Markets
- The Financial System
- Research Methods
- Research Communication (Long thin module)
Semester 2 Compulsory Modules
- Developments in Financial Markets
- Introduction to Derivatives
Optional Modules (Choose 2)
- Financial Market Trading (additional fee £250)
- Regulation of International Banking
- Credit Risk Management
- International Money
MA Money, Banking and Finance
Semester 1 Compulsory Modules
- Essentials of Financial Economics
- Economics of Banking and Financial Markets
- The Financial System
- Research Methods
- Research Communication (Long thin module)
Semester 2 Compulsory Modules
- International Money
- Regulation of International Banking
Optional Modules (choose 2)
- Monetary Policy
- Developments in Financial Markets
- Credit Risk Management
- Introduction to Derivatives
Assessment
75% examination, 25% coursework for most modules. Students will satisfy the research requirement of the MA by examined participation in research practice.
Entry Qualification
Usually an upper second class UK honours degree. For degrees where the honours system is not used, good grades will be required. Some undergraduate preparation in an economics, finance or business discipline is normally required but well-qualified candidates from other disciplines will also be considered.
These are in addition to the General Entrance Requirements.
Selection
Normally based on application form and references.
Careers and Further Study
These programmes are designed for people who wish to study modern theory and practice in monetary policy, banking, and finance and financial markets in order to enhance their employment prospects in the financial services sector of Government and industry.