How long does the MSc in Financial Economics take?

The MSc in Financial Economics runs one year full-time or two years part-time at UK Level 7. Online and distance-learning routes are also available.

How is the MSc in Financial Economics delivered?

The MSc in Financial Economics is available on-campus in central London, online and by distance learning, all following the same weekly seminar structure with named programme-tutor support.

Is the MSc in Financial Economics recognised in the UK?

Yes. The MSc in Financial Economics is a UK Level 7 Master's and its syllabus is aligned with themes referenced by the Royal Economic Society and CFA Society United Kingdom.

What are the entry requirements for the MSc in Financial Economics?

Applicants typically hold a UK Bachelor's (2:2 or above) in a quantitative discipline. Senior professional experience is also considered on portfolio. IELTS 6.5 is required for non-native English speakers.

What funding is available for the MSc in Financial Economics?

LSLPE offers instalment plans and employer-sponsored routes for the MSc in Financial Economics. International applicants are supported by dedicated admissions guidance.

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Course Overview

The MSc in Financial Economics is a UK Level 7 research-informed Master's degree running one year full-time or two years part-time, with online and distance-learning routes. The programme sits at the intersection of financial theory, applied econometrics and City practice, preparing graduates for research-facing roles in investment banks, asset managers, regulators and central banks. The syllabus is aligned with themes referenced by the Royal Economic Society, the CFA Society United Kingdom and the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment.

By graduation you will have built and estimated asset-pricing models, run event studies on real UK equity data, produced a fixed-income analytical note, and completed a dissertation, capstone or sponsor consulting project for a City firm, regulator or research institute.

Key Features

Level 7 credential aligned with Royal Economic Society and CFA UK curriculum themes.
Applied training in financial econometrics using industry-standard tools.
Case-room seminars featuring practising City economists and buy-side analysts.
Named programme-tutor support across all three study modes.
Live sponsor projects with City firms, regulators or research institutes.
Careers-service introductions to the City, the Bank of England and CIPFA-aligned public finance teams.
Dissertation supervised by an LSLPE tutor with active practitioner or academic profile.

What You Will Learn

Asset-pricing theory from CAPM through multi-factor and stochastic-discount-factor models.
Financial econometrics including GARCH, VAR and cointegration methods.
Fixed-income analytics, yield-curve construction and duration risk.
Event-study methodology on UK equity and gilt markets.
Interpretation of Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee minutes and financial stability reports.
Regulatory economics under the Prudential Regulation Authority and Financial Conduct Authority.
Behavioural finance applications to institutional investment.
Producing research notes and pitch books to sell-side and buy-side standards.

Who This Course Is For

Bachelor's graduates in economics, finance, mathematics or engineering targeting the City.
Working analysts moving from generalist finance into a formal quantitative credential.
Central bank and regulator staff formalising senior-track training.
International applicants planning careers in London-based financial services.
Career changers with strong quantitative undergraduate backgrounds.

Career Pathways

Financial Economist in an investment bank or asset manager.
Investment Analyst on the buy-side or sell-side.
Econometrician in a bank research team.
Central Bank Analyst at the Bank of England or a foreign counterpart.
Regulatory Economist at the FCA or PRA.
Economic Consultant in a City firm or economics practice.
Research Economist at NIESR, IFS or a similar institute.

The LSLPE careers service runs at least one careers day each academic year and coordinates introductions with City firms, regulators and think tanks.

Entry Requirements

A UK Bachelor's degree (2:2 or above) or equivalent in economics, finance, mathematics or a quantitative discipline.
IELTS 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0) for non-native English speakers.
Applicants without a Bachelor's but with 5+ years of senior professional experience in financial services or economics are considered on portfolio.
One academic and one professional reference.
A 500-word research proposal or professional practice statement.

Why Study at LSLPE

The London School of Law, Politics and Economics teaches in small, tutor-visible cohorts and treats law, politics and economics as three interlocking disciplines. Central London places the Bank of England, the Treasury, the City and the LSE-adjacent research ecosystem within a short tube ride of every classroom.

Every intake, on-campus or remote, joins the same weekly seminar structure, and the careers service refreshes curriculum alignment annually against Royal Economic Society and CFA UK guidance.

Apply for MSc in Financial Economics

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