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MSc Economics and Finance

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    MSc 1 year full-time

Course Description

Do you want a high-flying career in finance, economic consultancy or trading and investments? Are you a great communicator with strong analytical skills? Whether you want to work in the city, or other major world financial centres, this degree will give you a kick start into an amazing highly paid career.

The MSc Economics and Finance programme at Swansea University aims to provide students with a thorough grounding in many of the key concepts, modelling approaches and research techniques deployed in key areas of economics, which also have important applications within finance.

The programme is designed for graduates in economics related subject areas who are looking for an advanced programme to enhance their career or explore further research opportunities.

Blending advanced economic theory and practices with relevant finance topics, this programme will prepare you for a finance-focused career anywhere in the world.

WHY ECONOMICS AND FINANCE AT SWANSEA?

  • All modules are taught by our world-class faculty who have industry and academic knowledge
  • Our staff regularly advise organisations and government agencies with policy development and economic research and publish international learning research journals

Entry Requirements

Students must attain a minimum 2:2 (or overseas equivalent) in an economics related undergraduate degree. While a prior degree in Economics is expected, students with a background in a mathematically oriented subject area will be eligible for consideration, such as chemistry, maths, computer science, engineering, physics, finance or statistics.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

We offer a wide range of scholarships and bursaries for both taught and research courses to help you fund your study.

Student Destinations

We have an excellent track record of placing our graduates with major multinational companies.

Your MSc Economics and Finance programme will give you the skills to forge a thriving career in a competitive environment across a variety of sectors.

Your next role could be in any of these:

  • Investment banking
  • Senior finance roles in international organisations
  • Management consultancy

Module Details

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