1. MSc Studies in Economics and Finance at York
September 2017

2. Why do an MSc?
The main reason to do a masters degree in economics and/or finance is to deepen your technical training.
Especially relevant for those who want to work as a professional economist or finance analyst.
Widen your field of potential employers .
Essential for anyone wishing to continue to a PhD.

3. What is doing an MSc like?
The style of teaching and assessment for the 'taught' component will be familiar to you.
Given that most MScs are only 12-month qualifications, the teaching is quite intensive, so there is not a lot of time to relax. 
Most different is the summer dissertation.
Most MScs require you to do a piece of independent research over the three months of the summer, guided by a supervisor. 
As well as providing you with academic research skills, this gives you a good 'taster' of what PhD research would be like.

4. MSc Programmes in Economics at York
Development Economics and Emerging Markets
Econometrics and Economics
Economics
Economics and Finance
Economics and Public Policy
Finance
Finance and Econometrics
Financial Engineering (Joint with Department of Mathematics)
Health Economics
Project Analysis, Finance and Investment

5. Why do an MSc at York?
Very well regarded programmes
High standard of teaching by experienced staff
Integrated programmes that build directly on your third year modules
Expand your knowledge into new areas of economics and finance
Wide choice of optional modules
International student community

6. UK Government postgraduate loan scheme
Funding
HEU
UK Government postgraduate loan scheme
If you're starting a Masters you may be entitled to a government-backed loan of up to £10,000.

7. York Graduate Loyalty Scheme OS
Funding
All
York Graduate Loyalty Scheme
10% tuition fee discount for all York graduates OS
Scholarships for Overseas Students (SOS)
Competitive offering 25% tuition fee discount

8. Fees for 2017/18 Entry MSc Programme UK/EU Overseas
MSc Development Economics and Emerging Markets
£6,760
£16,290
MSc Econometrics and Economics
MSc Economics
MSc Economics and Finance
£8,120
£19,550
MSc Economics and Public Policy
MSc Finance
£22,000
MSc Finance and Econometrics
MSc Financial Engineering
£18,930
MSc Health Economics
MSc Project Analysis, Finance and Investment

9. What do I need to apply? Qualifications
At this stage the reasonable prediction of a 2.1 in your undergraduate degree.
Application on line
Requires:
Completed on-line application form
Transcript
Reference letter

10. More Information?
Economics Virtual Open Day 23rd November 2016
Masters Taster Day 1st March 2017

11. Masters Taster Day

12. MSc Programmes