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MSc - Master of Science
University of Bath - Main Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
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MSc - Master of Science
University of Bath - Main Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
Select a an exam type
Enhance your economics knowledge, with a focus on the application of economic and financial theory in contemporary banking and financial sector settings.Closely related to our MSc Applied Economics course, MSc Applied Economics with Banking and Financial Markets allows you to develop your core economics knowledge within the context of banking and financial institutions.You'll receive rigorous training in the main aspects of economic and financial theory, and learn to apply your advanced understanding of the subject to contemporary challenges and issues. This combination aims to prepare you for a variety of careers.Alongside these core themes, you can select from a range of supplementary optional units to tailor the course to your personal interests and aspirations. These will cover topics like:behavioural economics and financeenvironmental and natural resource economicseconomics of politicsmacroeconomic policy and institutionsapplied financial economicsmachine learning applications in economics and financeGain important career skillsOn successful completion of the course, you will be able to:understand and apply financial theories and concepts to a wide range of economic scenarios, including portfolio allocation, asset pricing and risk managementapply theories and statistical tools to analyse, visualise and conceptualise economic and financial datause mathematical, statistical and econometric methods to carry out quantitative analyses of applied economics problemsconduct applied research in both private and public contexts (investment banking and insurance, central banks, market regulators, etc.)We limit student numbers on this course to ensure a collegiate atmosphere and a high degree of interaction between students and lecturers.Graduate prospectsThis course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and practical abilities required to work in various careers within economics. These include banking, consulting, governmental organisations and research institutions. It also provides suitable preparation for doctoral study and future roles in academia.Common graduate roles in applied economics include:applied economistcivil servantconsultantfinancial analystinvestment bankerrisk analyst
You should have a Bachelors honours degree or international equivalent, typically a high 2:2 or above.
To apply for this course, you must have an undergraduate degree in a social science or business-related discipline such as business administration, finance, accounting, international trade, banking, financial management, public finance or politics.
Students living in
Domestic
£13,000 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£27,800 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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