Combining core economics with relevant finance topics, this course is ideal preparation for a finance-focused career. If you are considering work in a financial institution, consultancy, ministry of finance or economics, or central bank, our MSc Economics and Finance course is for you. This specialist master's brings together a compelling combination of training in advanced economic theory with relevant finance units, some of which are taught by our School of Management. Starting with a comprehensive refresher course in essential maths and economics skills, you will go on to explore how economics can be used to help address real financial issues such as the global financial crisis. You will use a deeper understanding of economic theory to gain additional insights into these events, and we will support your investigations with rigorous training in econometrics to allow you to interpret and analyse empirical data effectively. <br>The dissertation will give you the chance to work with one of our experienced lecturers on a topic of your interest and apply your knowledge to a specific problem.<br>By the end of this course you will be able to: analyse economic and financial data and critically evaluate existing research<br>understand the key issues surrounding major economic and financial debates and contribute to these<br>apply economic concepts to specific economic and finance questions, formulate an original research question and write at an academic level