MSc Financial Econometrics combines a practical approach to finance with a strong theoretical approach in econometrics, and is taught jointly between our Department of Economics and Essex Business School. This mix of approaches means that you graduate from our course as someone who is very attractive to a variety of financial institutions, from insurance companies to central banks. <br><br>The quality of our work is reflected in our stream of publications in high-profile academic journals, including American Economic Review, Econometrica, and Review of Economic Studies.<br><br>After completing your masters, you may wish to extend your knowledge with a research degree many Essex graduates decide to stay here for further study.<br>Alternatively, our course also prepares you for employment, recent surveys have shown that higher degree graduates are more likely to obtain jobs at professional or managerial level.<br>Our MSc Financial Econometrics will help you to develop a range of skills that will make you highly employable. These include modelling skills, statistical analysis, research skills and developing an understanding of asset pricing and financial markets.<br>Our graduates find employment in roles such as business and financial analysts, management consultants, government officials, and economists for banks and other financial organisations.