MSc Economics and Finance at Swansea University

Programme overview

A programme on how economic forces shape financial systems, asset prices and institutional decision-making, with training in advanced economic analysis, applied financial modelling and quantitative methods using financial datasets, valuation models and econometrics.

Faculty: School of Social Sciences | Department: Economics | Duration: 1 year full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules are Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Econometrics, International Corporate Finance and a 60-credit Dissertation, with one optional module from Development, International Macro, Health or Energy Economics and one from Financial Derivatives and Risk Management, Investment and Portfolio Management or Market Risk and Data Analytics.

Career pathways

Typical destinations include financial analyst, risk analyst, investment analyst, derivatives trader, economic consultant, central bank or government economist and data analyst in finance, as well as doctoral study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: minimum 2:2 (or overseas equivalent) in an economics-related undergraduate degree; applicants from mathematically oriented subjects such as chemistry, maths, computer science, engineering, physics, finance or statistics are also considered. Non-native English speakers: IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5 (exempt if the undergraduate degree was taught in English); Pre-Master's programmes are available for those short only of the English requirement.

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,150 a year (2027/28). UK fee, 1-year full-time, September 2027 start Source

International applicants: GBP 24,250 a year (2027/28). International fee, 1-year full-time, September 2027 start Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

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