The Finance programme at Birkbeck, University of Edinburgh will give students excellent, specialist knowledge and training in finance and financial economics, including basic portfolio theory, corporate finance, and pricing theory applied to derivatives and government bond markets. Students will also learn the latest econometrics and numerical analysis skills. All of these skills are increasingly valued in the marketplace, banks, commercial firms and government, so this course could help students stand out in a competitive job market.
Birkbeck's postgraduate finance courses are built around our long-running experience in research-led evening teaching. Many of college students work in the finance industry, which generates a lively atmosphere in class and ensures that students will be studying alongside committed, enthusiastic students with a wealth of experience.
Students will be taught by active researchers, working at the cutting edge in their respective fields, who are also experienced professional practitioners, giving specialist advice and in-house training to government departments and banks and firms in the City of London. This course is challenging and demanding, so students should demonstrate strong intellectual ability in their application and be willing to work hard.
