MSc (Economics, Banking And Finance)

Our MSc in Economics, Banking and Finance will give you the chance to develop specialist expertise across three inter-connected and highly influential subject areas. The degree is informed by recent developments in Heriot-Watt's sector leading research in Economics and Finance.

As Heriot-Watt University is situated on the edge of Edinburgh, we have excellent links to the financial sector of Scotland's capital city, the UK's second biggest financial and economics hub. We also have close ties to the London Stock Exchange and Bloomberg which provide excellent industry-focused learning opportunities.

This masters degree in Economics, Banking and Finance is designed to give you practical, specialist knowledge whilst fine-tuning your professional skills, your research skills and your advanced communication skills. During this course, you will lead on an independent research project of your own and gain insight into the world of international finance.

The MSc in Economics, Banking and Finance is structured to give you access to a range of professions and managerial careers. These include roles in banks, businesses, non-government organisations and government institutions.

Course Content:

• Semester 1 (Sept - Dec)    Semester 2 (Jan - April)
• International Banking and Money Markets    International Banking Institutions and Regulatory Frameworks
• International Finance    Emerging Financial Markets
• Two from a range of options including:
• Advanced Economics Policy 1
• Capital Markets
• Principles of Environmental and Energy Economics
• Corporate Finance
• Corporate Governance
• Economics
• Financial Analysis
• Making Economic Policy
• Two from a range of options including:
• Development Economics 
• Derivatives
• Research in Finance
• Research Methods

Entry Requirements:

• A good Honours degree (first or second class) or its non-UK equivalent in a relevant subject from a recognised British or overseas university.
• English language requirements
• If your first language is not English, or your first degree was not taught in English, we'll need to see evidence of your English language ability.
• The minimum English language requirement for entry to this programme is IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent) with no component lower than 6.0.
• If you do not have IELTS 6.5, we offer a range of English language courses to help you meet the English language requirement for this programme prior to commencing your studies:
• 20 weeks English (for IELTS of 5.0 with no skill lower than 4.5)
• 14 weeks English (for IELTS of 5.0 with minimum of 5.0 in writing and no skill lower than 4.5)
• 10 weeks English (for IELTS of 5.5 with no skill lower than 5.0)
• 6 weeks English (for IELTS 5.5 with no skill lower than 5.5)