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 M&A transactions and more.
MSc Financial Economics
A nine-month top-ranked Masters in Finance
Start date:
Duration:
- 9 months
Time commitment:
- Full time
Location:
- Oxford
Cost:
- £42,890
Programme overview
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 9-month programme combining rigorous academic training with tailored real-world applications, designed in consultation with leading financial recruiters.
I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time studying the MFE programme. There are so many resources available to students, many extracurricular activities to get involved in, and talks from some of the biggest leaders in business from around the world. I never thought these experiences would be so easily accessible - Oxford has provided me with all these infinite opportunities.
Class profile
Our students are a diverse group of high-achieving individuals looking to launch or accelerate their career in finance or consulting.
743
Average GMAT score
96%
International students
24
Nationalities
75
Class size
23
Average age
41%
Female participation
Finance Lab
Understand key concepts, processes, instruments and models required to be successful in financial services.
Drive your career development
Achieve your potential with the support of the Careers team. The team 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 Finance Lab and Asset Management masterclass, provide a rich and highly practical learning experience reflecting the aspirations of students and employers' needs.
The Careers team were incredibly helpful! You can just drop in and get your CV reviewed, or schedule the best mock case interview where you’ll be confident for your next job interview.
Employers who recruited graduates in 2017
Finance
- Barclays Investment Bank
- Citi
- Deutsche Bank
- JP Morgan
- Macquarie Group Limited
- Morgan Stanley
- PwC
- UBS
Consulting
- Bain & Company
- BCG
- Deloitte
- FTI Consulting
- McKinsey & Co
- Oxera
Colleges
Learn more
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 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.
Application process
Admission for the 2019-20 programme is now closed.
The application form for 2020-21 will be opened in August 2019.
Fees and funding
The fee for 2019-20 is £42,890, which includes lifelong Oxford Union membership.
Applicants who are offered and accept a place on the programme are asked to pay a non-refundable deposit of £6,400, which is offset against their fees. The deposit is due 30 days after notification of acceptance.
Cost of living
Further details can be found on the living expenses page.
Attend an event
We host a number of online and in-person events throughout the year which offer a great opportunity to learn more about the programme.
Contact us
Please get in touch with any queries about admissions, fees or funding.
Fill out our contact form or call us on +44 (0)1865 288871.