Financial Economics

About this course

Financial economics is the branch of economics that focuses specifically on financial markets, institutions and decisions, applying economic theory and quantitative methods to understand how prices are formed, how risk is managed, how capital is allocated and how financial institutions function within the broader economy. It combines the rigorous analytical methods of economics with the practical orientation of finance, producing graduates who can work at the intersection of theory and professional financial practice. At Birkbeck College this programme is studied part-time, making it accessible to students who are working in financial services or other fields while developing their qualifications. You will build a rigorous and applicable foundation in financial economics, developing extensive knowledge of the financial sector alongside the research and data analysis skills needed for ca

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 60% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 72 / 100Information Technology Professionals · 10% of graduatescards →
• 62 / 100Secretarial and related occupations · 15% of graduatescards →
• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 5% of graduatescards →
• 52 / 100Finance Professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 25% of graduatescards →

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