Financial Economics

This Financial Economics program at the University of Nottingham includes an introduction to the fundamentals of financial economics, which means that this masters is suitable for those who have not specialised in this area of economics before.

The teaching is informed by the research of theCentre for Finance, Credit and Macroeconomics. This work is incorporated into the modules they offer and you will learn from experts in their field.

You will take modules in core areas such as consumer and firm behaviour, and the macroeconomic context for policymaking. You will also take a hands-on data analysis module with applications relevant to financial economics.

Careers

This course prepares you to work as an economist, supervisor or regulator in the Bank of England, the Prudential Regulation Authority, the Financial Conduct Authority, or in the private sector in banks, credit rating agencies, pension companies and insurers. The course has been designed to prepare you to work in institutions around the world.

Courses include:

• Essentials of Financial Economics

• Monetary Theory and Practice

• Microeconomics: Consumers and Firm Behaviour

• Macroeconomics: Economic Cycles, Frictions and Policy

• Economic Data Analysis

• Economic Research Methodology