MSc Economics and Finance in London United Kingdom | King's College London

King's College London | London United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 35,244
(c. USD47,199.12)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months

The MSc in Economics & Finance at King's Business School delivers a comprehensive exploration of economic and financial theories alongside their real-world applications, guided by cutting-edge research, theoretical advancements, and analytical rigor. This program offers a research-driven education that blends academic depth with practical relevance in economics and finance, combining scholarly inquiry, theoretical frameworks, critical evaluation, and hands-on implementation. Develop expertise to excel in business and finance by studying microeconomics, macroeconomics, financial markets & services, and the intersection of finance with econometrics. Beyond mastering quantitative techniques, our curriculum emphasizes the philosophical foundations and methodological approaches of social science perspectives in economics and finance. While numerical proficiency is crucial, interpreting how these figures influence global financial systems and business landscapes is vital in today's interconnected economy.

Key advantages
Our program delivers in-depth expertise in economic and financial principles.
Industry-experienced practitioners enrich module instruction by bridging academic concepts with professional practice.
Curriculum developed alongside public and private sector partners ensures you acquire market-relevant competencies for your target career path.
Regular engagements with financial institutions provide current industry perspectives and demonstrate theoretical applications in practical settings.
Focus on analytical training develops versatile data skills applicable across sectors like e-commerce, pharmaceuticals, media, retail, and hospitality.
Based in central London, King's Business School is renowned for research-informed teaching and strong corporate connections.
Competitive scholarships available, offering up to 50% fee reduction or £10,000 awards for full-time postgraduate studies.

This MSc cultivates professionals with expertise valued by economic consultancies, research bodies, banking institutions, and financial enterprises. While specializing in economics and finance, the program's data analysis components provide transferable skills for diverse industries including e-commerce, hospitality, retail, pharmaceuticals, and media.

Program objectives
Deliver comprehensive theoretical and practical training in economics and finance through research-anchored education that integrates scholarly investigation, conceptual development, analytical scrutiny, and real-world implementation.
Address current empirical research in applied economics, particularly labor markets, health/education sectors, international economics, corporate structures, financial institutions, and their interconnected operations.


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Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

Undergraduate degree with high 2:1 honours (i.e. overall average of at least 65% across all years of study) in economics, finance, the natural sciences, mathematics, or social science, with evidence of a quantitative background. We encourage applications from applicants with a sciences background (e.g. Engineering). In order to meet the academic entry requirements for this programme you should have a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree with a final mark of at least 65% or above in the UK marking scheme. If you are still studying you should be achieving an average of at least 65% or above in the UK marking scheme. Overseas students will be required to demonstrate IELTS of 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in each skill. TOEFL IBT 100 overall with a minimum of 25 in writing and 23  in each of the other skills.

Tuition GBP 35,244

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