12 months full time
Fees per academic year 2013-14
UK and EU: full time £8,500
International: full time £15,900
More information is available about tuition fees and discounts.
This MSc aims to produce graduates who understand the fundamentals of financial theory and its interrelationship with economic phenomena including international monetary policy, macroeconomic policy, and current issues in international trade and finance, with an emphasis on modelling, forecasting and derivatives trading. No prior experience of finance or statistics is assumed, although students should have a good mathematical knowledge and have studied basic economics/calculus.
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An upper second-class Honours degree or higher, or an international equivalent. Mathematical education as a part of first degree and some basic background in economics is required.
Applicants whose first language is not English require IELTS 6.5 or equivalent, with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub skills. Pre-sessional courses in English language are provided by the University and successful completion of these may be a condition of entry.
Our INTO Newcastle University Centre can provide extra tuition to help you meet the University's English language requirements.
The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has rules for international students regarding minimum English language requirements.
International Students, consult your own government for funding. The University offers International Scholarships, and there are funding opportunities by external organisations available.
Students should consult their employers for sponsorship opportunities.
Visit our postgraduate application site.
There is no closing date for this programme. However, international students applying for September 2013 entry should apply by Friday 12 July 2013 to ensure that they have time to put appropriate arrangements in place.
Please note: As a formal condition of the offer to study at Newcastle University, students from outside the UK/EU are required to pay a deposit of £1,500 or submit an official letter of sponsorship for their chosen programme. The deposit payment is non refundable, but will be deducted from tuition fees upon registration.
For further information please contact:
Postgraduate Office
Newcastle University Business School
Telephone: +44 (0) 191 208 1580
E-mail: nubs@ncl.ac.uk
This programme is within the subject area of Economics.