MSc Economics and Finance

The MSc Economics and Finance course at the University of Lincoln lasts for one year. It's designed to help students understand complex economic ideas and important finance rules. It aims to equip graduates with the skills to assess and interpret complex economic and financial data, preparing them for fulfilling careers in different sectors, including investment banking, international organisations, and research roles.

The course will cover important areas like macroeconomic and microeconomic theory, the economics of work, how psychology influences economic decisions, and managing finances. You'll learn economic issues and how to use mathematical and economic concepts to make sense of global events. The programme also focuses on developing your research skills, which results in a final, in-depth piece of writing called a dissertation, where you can investigate a topic that interests you.

You will learn through teaching methods, including lectures, smaller group discussions, and practical activities. This approach aims to help everyone participate and feel supported in their learning. Your progress will be assessed through essays, exams, assignments, projects, and presentations.

The University of Lincoln is in Lincoln and was set up in 1966. A rather interesting point is that the university's scientists have worked with NASA, the space organisation in America. Together, they've worked on robots that can operate without human control and smart computer systems. This collaboration has resulted in new technologies that could be very helpful for future missions to Mars, especially in enabling robots to make choices independently in new environments.

Candidates may be invited for an interview for information and guidance or non-standard entry.

Grade Requirements

• Applicants are expected to possess a 2:2 honours degree or equivalent in Economics or a related subject with a strong quantitative element, such as Finance.

English Proficiency

• If English is not your first language, you will need to show that you have a good level of English in writing, listening, reading, and speaking. You can demonstrate this with an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with at least 5.5 in each of (writing, listening, reading, and speaking).

International students opting for the MSc Economics and Finance course are expected to pay an annual tuition fee of  £18,900 for full-time, and  £105 per credit point for part-time study for the 2025/26 academic year.

The University of Lincoln provides scholarships and bursaries to help make studying in the UK more accessible and straightforward for as many students as possible. For international students taking postgraduate taught courses, the available scholarships range from £1,000 up to a significant 50% reduction in tuition fees.

Graduates of the MSc Economics and Finance from the University of Lincoln are well-prepared to perform efficiently in job roles, including:

• Financial Analyst
• Economist
• Investment Analyst
• Risk Analyst
• Data Analyst
• Policy Advisor or Consultant

Candidates should apply through the university’s online portal. For one-on-one help, contact one of our trained counsellors here.