* Deposits.Fee for re-assessment of a dissertation (PGT programme): £360 Submission of thesis after deadline lapsed: £340 Registration/exam only fee: £160
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training):
overall score 6.5
two sub-tests no less than 6.5, no sub-test less than 6.0
or equivalent scores in another recognised qualification:
Common equivalent English language qualifications
All stated English tests are acceptable for admission for both home/EU and international students for this programme:
ibTOEFL: 90; no sub-test less than:
Reading: 20
Listening: 19
Speaking: 19
Writing: 23
CAE (Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English): 176 overall; no sub-test less than 169
CPE (Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English): 176 overall; no sub-test less than 169
PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English, Academic test): 60; no sub-test less than 59
Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English: ISEII at Distinction with Distinction in all sub-tests
For international students, the Home Office has confirmed that the University can choose to use these tests to make its own assessment of English language ability for visa applications to degree level programmes. The University is also able to accept an IELTS test (Academic module) from any of the 1000 IELTS test centres from around the world and we do not require a specific UKVI IELTS test for degree level programmes. We therefore still accept any of the English tests listed for admission to this programme.
This programme focuses on the economic analysis of financial and banking issues.It is aimed at students interested in financial markets and banking systems, and those who already work in financial and banking institutions, as well as government organisations more broadly.
Economics, Banking & Finance will provide you with an excellent understanding of
core issues in open economy macroeconomics, including current account imbalances, exchange rate determination, and monetary policy
the empirical performance of economic models of exchange rates, including modern models based on Taylor rules
key challenges that face policymakers in the global economy
how financial markets and intermediaries influence economic growth and development
how financial resources can enhance economic welfare
how the three main elements of the financial systems operate: banks, bond market, and stock market.
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You will take four core and two optional courses, and complete a substantial independent piece of work, normally in the form of a dissertation.
Teaching will be blended; live classes delivered remotely (eg Zoom or Microsoft Teams), recorded lectures and face-to-face teaching. You will meet faculty, and with each other, both through our virtual learning environment and through face-to-face interactions. You will study on and off campus, as you do normally. The aim is to deliver as much synchronous face-to face teaching as we can, as well as for instance, classes in laboratories, seminars and guest lectures. At all times, we will put your health and safety first: this means closely following and reacting to national guidelines.
Core courses
Basic Econometrics
International macroeconomics and policy
Modern theory of banking and finance
Monetary policy and the role of central banks.
Optional courses may include
Behavioural economics: theory and applications
Business cycles: theory, evidence and macroeconomic policy
Corporate finance
Economic development and international organisations: orthodox and heterodox theories in action
Financial institutions and markets in developing countries
Financial markets, securities and derivatives
Financial services
Foreign direct investment and development
Intermediate econometrics for applications in financial and development studies
International finance and money
Investment finance and asset pricing
Modelling and forecasting financial markets.
Optional courses are also offered by Economic & Social History, to give you a wider perspective of how the economy operates.
Pre-Sessional English Course
This depends on your starting level. For students aiming for the standard requirement of IELTS 6.5 and starting a degree programme in September we recommend
This programme is beneficial if you wish to enter or are already in a profession which requires you to provide economic analysis of financial and banking issues. Recent graduates have been appointed as auditors, economists and strategy & policy analysts for example, in companies such as EY, HSBC and Accenture. We have a dedicated careers and employability team who provide 1-2-1 support and advice, group workshops, employer events on campus and networking opportunities throughout the year to help you with your career prospects.
Insurrance_fee: £300/year
