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Banking and Financial Markets – (M.A.)
Loughborough University
School of Business and Economics (Economics)
| Application Deadline: | Applications can be made at any time | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 11,440 - ≈ € 19,266 (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 | ||
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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
* Developments in Financial Markets
* Introduction to Derivatives
* Research Communication (two-semester module)
Optional Modules (Choose 2)
* Applied Banking and Financial Modelling
* Credit Risk Management
* Financial Market Trading
* International Money
* Monetary Policy
* Regulation of International Banking
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.
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Usually an upper second class UK honours degree. For degrees where the honours system is not used, good grades will be required. Some undergraduate preparation in an economics, finance or business discipline is normally required but well-qualified candidates from other disciplines will also be considered.
English language
All applicants must have an acceptable qualification in English language before they can be admitted to any postgraduate programme. Below are the main English language qualifications acceptable for entry to the University (these are the minimum and some departments may require higher levels):
* GCSE English Language – Grade C or above
* IELTS band 6.5 or above with not less than 6.0 in each sub test
* TOEFL (including the Tests in Written and Spoken Practice) minimum score of 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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