The Oxford MSc in Financial Economics combines a rigorous academic core with tailored practical applications, designed in consultation with leading financial recruiters. The programme is ranked first in the UK and fourth in the world by the FT ranking of Masters in Finance 2011.

The course

• Pre-course training to become familiar with key concepts and techniques.
• Four core courses in asset pricing, economics, corporate finance and financial econometrics. Five electives to choose from a wide range that develop individual skills and specialisations.
• A series of practitioner lectures in finance to provide students with insights into how the financial services sector is being shaped and with the opportunity to network with key recruiters.

The current class

• 76 students from 25 countries.
• Age range: 20-30.
• Average GMAT score: 731.
• Average GRE Quantitative Score: 786.
• Female students: 40%.
• Average age: 23.
• Proportion of the class with work experience: 30%.
•  Average work experience: 2 years.

Career success

• More than 98% of graduates seeking employment had secured offers within three months of completion
• The majority of graduates were placed in financial services (34.5%), management consulting (14%), and investment management (10%)
• Average post-MFE annual salaries are reported at £43,250
• Recent employers include: Bain, Barclays Capital, BNP Paribas, DBS Bank, Goldman Sachs, Government of Singapore, HSBC, Macquarie Group, Morgan Stanley, and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation.

The cost

• The programme fees for 2012/13 amount to £30,000
• Other costs: 
• Application fee of £100
• College fee of between £1,900 and £2,500