Newcastle University

Finance and Economics (Research) MA

Newcastle UniversityNewcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Course overview

Gain the essential skills, knowledge and understanding of economics and finance to proceed to doctoral research. Apply now.

Key highlights

  • Builds essential economics and finance skills for doctoral research
  • Research-focused preparation for progression to a PhD

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — to include finance, economics or a related discipline

Scholarships

  • Alumni Progression Scholarship Funding

    A £1,000 Alumni Progression Scholarship or a 20% Alumni Progression Discount.

  • Business Excellence Scholarship

    Two awards of up to £8,150 tuition fee discount each.

  • Frank Pounder Bursary (Geospatial Artificial Intelligence MSc)

    Each eligible student will receive an individual award of £2,000.

    Up to £2,000
  • MBA Developing Talent and Leadership Scholarship

    Awards of up to £16,625, payable towards the cost of tuition fees.

  • The Hilary Taylor Scholarship

    The School of Architecture, Planning & Landscape is offering two scholarships of £2,500, one for each stage of the Master of Architecture (5843F) programme.

    Up to £2,500
  • Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarships – Postgraduate Awards

    £8,000 tuition fee awards.

    Up to £8,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Doctoral researcher in economics or finance
  • Economic research analyst
  • Financial research analyst
  • Economist
  • Research assistant

Cost of study

UK/Home: £11,400 per year | International: £25,900 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Newcastle University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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