Financial Economics (MSc)

Cardiff University

United Kingdom, Cardiff

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Cardiff University

United Kingdom , Cardiff

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 30,450 / year(s)

Financial Economics (MSc)

About

Financial Economics (MSc)

Full time

Why study this course

Gain the analytical, qualitative and quantitative skills to respond to economic problems faced by government agencies, central banks, financial institutions and industry.

Hone your trading skills

Our 56-seat capacity trading room is fully-equipped with Global Investor Simulations, TRETS, Bloomberg and Refinitiv Datastream.

Skills for career success

Enhance your professional decision-making skills with computational methods like E-views.

A new generation of economists

Prepare for doctoral study or research-oriented careers with independent research under academic supervision.

Socially responsible

As the world's first Public Value Business School, we're committed to delivering social improvement alongside economic development.

Our MSc Financial Economics programme is designed for students with a basic knowledge in economics who wish to develop specialist skills and insights for a career as a professional financial analyst in fund management, stock-broking, investment banking, corporate treasury and other financial sector roles.

The programme will help you understand how financial institutions make their decisions based on microeconomic principles and the dynamics of the macroeconomic environment. It will enable you to make informed decisions that take into account a range of stakeholder interests.

The programme provides training in the numerical and quantitative techniques applicable to the financial industry. You will be exposed to cutting-edge trading simulations in our flagship Trading Room. This 56-seat capacity trading floor is one of the largest in the UK and provides you with the opportunity to gain the practical skills required for life at the financial industry. You can obtain Bloomberg Certification and there are opportunities for additional training in financial market trading strategies provided in cooperation with external agencies.

Accreditations

Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)

Where you'll study

Cardiff Business School

We’re an AACSB International and AMBA-accredited Business School with a clear mission: to make a positive impact in the communities of Wales and the world.

Get in touch
+44 (0)29 2087 4674
Colum Road, Cathays, Cardiff, CF10 3EU

Disciplines

Cardiff Business School

Requirements

Entry Requirements

In order to be considered for an offer for this programme you will need to meet all of the entry requirements. Your application will not be progressed if the information and evidence listed is not provided.

With your online application you will need to provide:

A copy of your degree certificate and transcripts which show you have achieved a 2:1 honours degree which must include a minimum of 60%/2:1 in macroeconomics, microeconomics, and quantitative modules, or an equivalent international degree. If your degree certificate or result is pending, please upload any interim transcripts or provisional certificates.
A copy of your IELTS certificate with an overall score of 6.5 with 5.5 in all subskills, or evidence of an accepted equivalent. Please include the date of your expected test if this qualification is pending. If you have alternative acceptable evidence, such as an undergraduate degree studied in the UK, please supply this in place of an IELTS.

If you do not have a degree in a relevant area, your application may be considered on the basis of your professional experience. Please provide additional evidence to support your application such as signed and dated employer references.

Application Deadline

We allocate places on a first-come, first-served basis, so we recommend you apply as early as possible. Applications normally close at the end of August but may close sooner if all places are filled.

Selection process

We will review your application and if you meet all of the entry requirements, we will make you an offer.

Find out more about English language requirements.

Applicants who require a Student visa to study in the UK must present an acceptable English language qualification in order to meet UKVI (UK Visas and Immigration) requirements.

Criminal convictions

You are not required to complete a DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) check or provide a Certificate of Good Conduct to study this course.

If you are currently subject to any licence condition or monitoring restriction that could affect your ability to successfully complete your studies, you will be required to disclose your criminal record. Conditions include, but are not limited to:

access to computers or devices that can store images
use of internet and communication tools/devices
curfews
freedom of movement
contact with people related to Cardiff University.

Career

Financial Economics (MSc)

Full time

Careers and placements

At Cardiff Business School, youâ€™ll receive a career-changing education from world-leading academics that have different points of view. Theyâ€™ll challenge your thinking as you consider the world of business from a range of alternative perspectives.

On our MSc in Financial Economics, youâ€™ll benefit from the knowledge and expertise of our Career Enhancer Team. Theyâ€™re ready and waiting to identify events and opportunities to help you achieve your future aspirations.

Weâ€™ve developed relationships that range from the largest multinationals to the smallest micro-businesses, and include a wide variety of social enterprises and cooperatives. We use these networks to deliver value for our students through: