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Join us for our MSc Financial Economics virtual open day on Wednesday 10 September.
Propel your career with the necessary knowledge of finance and economics required by the financial sector.
Intellectually tough and highly practical, the distinctive nature of the programme will give you outstanding international training in the tools sought by financial institutions and companies, in a variety of different industries.
Saïd Business School finance faculty, together with the Department of Economics, deliver the nine-month programme combining rigorous academic training with tailored real-world applications, designed in consultation with leading financial recruiters.
Our students are a diverse group of high-achieving individuals looking to launch their career in finance or consulting.
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Class size
94%
International students
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Nationalities
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Female
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Average age
Upon admission, you will also become a member of an Oxford college. Your college is both an academic and social community that will enrich your time at Oxford. It offers everything from formal dinners and balls to sports and lecture series.
The Oxford college system enables you to interact with students and faculty from other disciplines. Some colleges provide accommodation for students.
Understand key concepts, processes, instruments and models required to be successful in financial services.
This co-curricular programme is led by seasoned practitioners with many years of transaction and market experience.
At its core are a series of models that are used to evaluate and appraise situations from the real world.
You will leave with a toolkit to tackle financial problems ranging from valuations to leveraged buyouts, to mergers and acquisitions transactions and more.
My experience in the programme has been immensely enriching, highlighted by an engaging curriculum, expert faculty and ample networking opportunities.
You will meet with your supervisor at least once per term to discuss your academic progress. Your supervisor will arrange the meetings and you will be expected to participate fully throughout your studies to take full advantage of the opportunities available to you.
The allocation of a supervisor is the responsibility of the School. It is not always possible to accommodate a preference to work with a particular member of staff. Supervisors for the MSc Financial Economics will be based at either Saïd Business School or the Department of Economics. Under exceptional circumstances, a supervisor may be found outside both departments.
Assessment includes examinations, assignments and individual projects.
Core courses are offered in asset pricing, economics, corporate finance, financial econometrics and finance and ethics. You can select a total of five electives to tailor your learning experience and expand your knowledge in areas important for your career. You can choose to substitute one elective with an individual project addressing a question of academic interest or practical significance.
We seek to deliver this course as described on this page. However, there may be situations when it is desirable or necessary to make changes either before or after registration. The safety of students, staff and visitors is paramount and major changes to delivery or services may have to be made in circumstances of a pandemic, epidemic or local health emergency. In certain circumstances, for example due to visa difficulties or because the health needs of students cannot be met, it may be necessary to make adjustments to course requirements for international study.
Where possible your academic supervisor will not change for the duration of your course. However, it may be necessary to assign a new supervisor during the course of study or before registration for reasons which might include illness, sabbatical leave, parental leave or change in employment.
For further information please see our page on changes to courses and the provisions of the student contract regarding changes to courses.
Achieve your potential with the support of the Career Development Centre. They will work with you on your professional development and future career planning.
The combination of the programme curriculum and the co-curricular programmes such as Oxford Saïd Finance Lab and Asset Management masterclass, provide a rich and highly practical learning experience reflecting the aspirations of students and employers' needs.
The programme's strong focus on practical skills and career development, including tailored workshops and one-on-one career coaching, exceeded my expectations.
Applications for 2026 will open on 1 September 2025.
We operate a staged admissions process. You can only submit one application per year. The deadlines for submitting your application including all materials (except the Kira Talent assessment and your recommendation letters) are as follows:
Deadlines fall at 11.59pm UK time. Please note, only offer holders in stage 1 and stage 2 are eligible for University and college scholarships so early application is advised.
Upon submitting your complete application, you will receive a secure link to complete a Kira Talent video assessment. You will have one week after your chosen application deadline to complete your Kira Talent video assessment and for your three recommenders to provide their recommendations. The deadlines are as follows:
Deadlines fall at 11.59pm UK time. The Kira Talent assessment along with all recommendation letters must be submitted by the Kira deadline above for the chosen application round. All other materials must be provided when the application is submitted.
For 2026 entry, decisions will be released to all applicants by the following dates:
There are 88 available places on the MSc Financial Economics programme. The average number of applications for entry between 2021 and 2024 was 1,063.
The fee for 2026-27 is £62,920 for both home and overseas students.
If your application is successful, you will be asked to pay a deposit against your course fees at the application stage as a condition of your offer. The deposit is £9,440 and must be paid 30 days from the date on initial offer letter.
The deposit is generally non-refundable. However, there are some circumstances in which candidates can apply for a refund. Please see our Refund Policy for further details.
Course fees must be paid in full by the programme start date in September. How to pay your fees.
Course fees are payable each year, for the duration of your fee liability (your fee liability is the length of time for which you are required to pay tuition fees). Course fees for the MSc Financial Economics also include membership of the Oxford Union.
Course fees cover teaching as well as other academic services and facilities provided to support your studies. Unless specified in the additional information section below, course fees do not cover your accommodation, residential costs or other living costs. They also don’t cover any additional costs and charges that are outlined in the additional information below.
There are no compulsory elements of this programme that entail additional costs beyond fees and living costs. However, you may choose a project-based elective topic. Depending on your choice of topic and the research required to complete it, you may incur additional expenses, such as travel expenses, research expenses and field trips. You will need to meet these additional costs, although you may be able to apply for small grants from your department and/or college to help you cover some of these expenses. This programme may also run optional pre-course workshops in and outside the UK. Teaching and networking costs will be covered for such workshops, but you would be responsible for your own travel and accommodation costs if you opt to join these workshops. This programme requires that you are primarily taught in Oxford; you will need to incur travel and accommodation costs to attend the programme if you do not live in the Oxford area.
You will also need to ensure you have adequate funds to support your living costs for the duration of your programme. Please view the University's living expenses page for information about likely living costs for 2025-26.
Each year, we offer a range of scholarships, awarded on merit to help foster a more diverse and representative student cohort. These awards are here to support outstanding candidates and help you take your next bold step, regardless of background or circumstance.
Whether you’re an exceptional candidate, or a professional whose unique perspective will enrich the class experience, these scholarships are part of our efforts to open doors and unlock potential.
The Fees and Funding section of this website provides further information about course fees, including information about fee status and eligibility and your length of fee liability.
