MA (Honours) Financial Economics and Mathematics in St Andrews United Kingdom | University of St Andrews

The MA (Hons) in Financial Economics offers a systematic, progressive, and thorough grounding in economic theories, fundamentals, analytical approaches, methodologies, and knowledge. Throughout the program, you'll enhance your analytical and decision-making skills through instruction in quantitative and model-based analytical techniques. Students explore various specialized subjects such as investment portfolio management, securities valuation, and business finance. This curriculum includes advanced, research-driven study of Financial Economics and Mathematics, where learners develop insights into how knowledge evolves, progresses, and gets refreshed. The program fosters in all participants an aspiration for self-directed learning characterized by inquisitiveness, ethical standards, precision, and academic thoroughness. Spanning 48 months, this course culminates in a Master of Arts (Honours) degree. Like all St Andrews programs, it comprises credit-based modules, requiring students to complete 480 credits overall, typically earning 120 credits annually. The initial two years generally feature compulsory program-specific modules alongside elective options (sometimes including interdisciplinary offerings). Subsequent years focus on advanced, research-oriented education through specialized program coursework.