Economics and Banking MSc

Discover the exciting world of modern financial markets and the digital revolution. Learn how the rise of digital technology is reshaping financial services and how banks work. We'll look at real-world examples of innovative digital banking products. Topics covered include an overview of financial institutions and banking services, the drivers of digital transformation, digital challenger banks and fintech disruption.

Compulsory

Deepen your understanding of modern economic theories, tools and methods and apply them to solve real-world economic problems. Gain insights into the latest economic research and learn how to apply these principles to your investigations. This module covers an introduction to micro and macroeconomics, demand and supply analysis, GDP, inflation and foreign exchange rates, international trade and the balance of payments and monetary policy among other topics.

Compulsory

Learn the probability, statistics and econometrics tools necessary for analysing economic and financial data. Learn how to test hypotheses, build confidence intervals and conduct regression analysis. Critically analyse past data, forecast future trends, and evaluate and interpret statistical findings in the context of economics and finance.

Compulsory

Explore the different types of risks faced by financial institutions and how to manage them. You'll learn about market risk, liquidity risk, credit risk and operational risk, all within the context of current banking regulations. The module will also discuss the causes of the global financial crisis and the lessons learnt. Topics covered include bank risk profiling, credit risk, market risk, liquidity risk, operational risk, systemic risk and contagion and ethical issues in risk management.

Compulsory

This is an extended master’s course incorporating a 6-8 month period of professional practice. This will either be an on-campus simulated experience or a six-month external placement.

If you selected this variant of the master’s course you will:

• apply your academic knowledge and skills to a real-world project brief related to your field of study
• gain valuable industry insights and skills as you combine academic learning with practical experience
• start your professional practice after completing the first 120 credits of your course
• External professional placements² must be sourced by the end of semester one, to start at the end of semester two. If you are unsuccessful at sourcing a six-month placement, you will automatically commence the on-campus simulated experience. You’ll be assessed on your learning through the 60-credit Professional Practice Project (dissertation). This project will be linked to your professional practice experience
• The professional practice option incurs a higher fee than the 12-month master’s programme. Additionally, you will incur increased living expenses due to the extended duration of the course.

For full terms and conditions please visit the extended master’s landing page.

Optional

If you successfully secure a placement in industry within your first semester, this master’s with professional placement option allows you to extend your 12-month master’s course up to an additional year to complete the placement before starting your final 60-credit module.

• Gain valuable industry insights and skills as you apply your academic knowledge and skills to a professional placement.
• The placement must be sourced and secured by you during your first semester. Our careers and employability team are available to support you with the sourcing process.
• Start your professional placement after completing the first 120 credits of your course.
• The professional placement will be integrated into your course learning and outcomes. This will take the form of a reflective diary demonstrating your learning and engagement with the placement experience.
• The professional placement option is subject to additional fees, living costs, visa requirements, availability, competitive application and university approval of the placement.²

For full terms and conditions please visit the enhanced master’s landing page.

Optional

Dissertation – 60 credits

Apply key learnings through an in-depth research project on a chosen topic. You will be guided by an academic supervisor to identify a research problem based on a literature gap or a real-world organisational issue. Through independent research, you will select appropriate methods, critically evaluate findings, and deliver meaningful insights and recommendations.

Building on research methods classes, you should strengthen skills in literature analysis, data collection and interpretation, supported by one-on-one supervision. Completing the dissertation should equip you with expertise in critical analysis, specialised knowledge in your topic, and the ability to present research findings clearly and logically.

If you have completed either a professional placement² or professional practice experience, your dissertation will be linked to it and will assess this experience.

Internship Project – 60 credits

Apply your knowledge and skills in a real-world setting. Through a supervised nine-week internship, you will work on challenging and hands-on projects with industry mentors. You should develop critical thinking, problem-solving and communication skills, while building a strong professional network. Our dedicated careers and employability team will guide you every step of the way from internship sourcing and application to completion.

You will be responsible for sourcing your nine-week internship by the end of semester two of your course. All internships are subject to university approval and will be completed during semester three of the course. Your final 60-credit project will be based on this experience.

Internship experiences are subject to additional living costs, availability, competitive application and university approval of the placement.

For full terms and conditions please visit the extended master’s landing page.

Compulsory