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| Application Deadline: | Applications can be made at any time | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 9,493 - ≈ € 16,642 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Loughborough / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | October |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Loughborough University
The MA programmes are intended for honours graduates who wish to enhance their prospects of employment in the financial services sectors of Government and commerce. Designed to appeal to people who do not have specialist undergraduate preparation in formal economic theory or quantitative methods, the programmes emphasise vocational relevance and conceptual clarity in modern theory and practice.
Careers and Further Study
These programmes are designed for people who wish to study modern theory and practice in monetary policy, banking, and finance and financial markets in order to enhance their employment prospects in the financial services sector of Government and industry.
Contents
Semester 1
Compulsory Modules * Economics for Banking and Financial Markets
* Essentials of Financial Economics
* Research Communication (two-semester module)
* Research Methods
* The Financial System
Semester 2
Compulsory Modules * Regulation of International Banking
* Research Communication (two-semester module)
Optional Modules (choose 3) * Applied Banking and Financial Modelling
* Credit Risk Management
* Developments in Financial Markets
* Financial Market Trading
* International Money
* Introduction to Derivatives
* Monetary Policy
Choice of Semester 2 modules may be restricted by the options selected in Semester 1. The Department reserves the right to vary the list of optional modules. Option lists are published in September and January each year.
Summer Period
Students will satisfy the research requirement of the MA by examined participation in research practice.
Assessment
75% examination, 25% coursework for most modules.
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
More informationRequirements
Good UK honours degree, ideally with some preparation in Economics or Finance. Non-specialist degrees with very high marks may be acceptable. Where the UK honours degree system is not used, a substantial relevant content is required with high grades.
Acceptable English language qualification
* GCSE English Language - Grade C or above
* IELTS band 6.5 with not less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking
* TOEFL (including the Tests in Written and Spoken Practice) minimum score of 600 (paper-based test) or 100 (Internet-based test) with specific requirements for sub tests
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade B (Score: 75) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 600 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 100 |
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